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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.13, 775.96 and 192.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.13, 775.96 and 192.59 is: 288.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.13 : 775.96 = 192.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.13/775.96 = 192.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.13x = 775.96 × 192.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.13x = 149,437.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,437.78/517.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.98

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