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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.10, 775.44 and 192.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.10, 775.44 and 192.29 is: 288.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.10 : 775.44 = 192.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.10/775.44 = 192.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.10x = 775.44 × 192.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.10x = 149,105.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,105.48/517.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.35

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