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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.05, 775.74 and 187.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.05, 775.74 and 187.93 is: 281.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.05 : 775.74 = 187.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.05/775.74 = 187.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.05x = 775.74 × 187.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.05x = 145,780.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,780.94/517.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.95

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