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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.08, 775.97 and 192.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.08, 775.97 and 192.45 is: 288.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.08 : 775.97 = 192.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.08/775.97 = 192.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.08x = 775.97 × 192.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.08x = 149,334.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,334.46/517.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.80

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