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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.12, 776 and 192.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.12, 776 and 192.52 is: 288.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.12 : 776 = 192.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.12/776 = 192.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.12x = 776 × 192.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.12x = 149,395.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,395.52/517.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.90

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