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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.03, 775.29 and 192.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.03, 775.29 and 192.17 is: 288.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.03 : 775.29 = 192.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.03/775.29 = 192.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.03x = 775.29 × 192.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.03x = 148,989.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,989.06/517.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.16

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