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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.15, 776.07 and 192.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.15, 776.07 and 192.51 is: 288.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.15 : 776.07 = 192.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.15/776.07 = 192.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.15x = 776.07 × 192.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.15x = 149,396.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,396.39/517.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.88

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