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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.26, 775.80 and 192.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.26, 775.80 and 192.56 is: 288.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.26 : 775.80 = 192.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.26/775.80 = 192.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.26x = 775.80 × 192.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.26x = 149,388.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,388.05/517.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.81

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