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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.03, 775.41 and 187.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.03, 775.41 and 187.93 is: 281.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.03 : 775.41 = 187.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.03/775.41 = 187.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.03x = 775.41 × 187.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.03x = 145,722.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,722.80/517.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.85

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