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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.16, 775.80 and 188.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.16, 775.80 and 188.19 is: 282.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.16 : 775.80 = 188.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.16/775.80 = 188.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.16x = 775.80 × 188.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.16x = 145,996.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,996.86/517.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.31

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