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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.20, 775.31 and 192.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.20, 775.31 and 192.48 is: 288.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.20 : 775.31 = 192.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.20/775.31 = 192.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.20x = 775.31 × 192.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.20x = 149,230.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,230.71/517.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.54

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