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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.23, 776.15 and 192.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.23, 776.15 and 192.82 is: 289.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.23 : 776.15 = 192.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.23/776.15 = 192.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.23x = 776.15 × 192.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.23x = 149,657.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,657.24/517.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.34

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