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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.29, 776.00 and 192.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.29, 776.00 and 192.69 is: 289.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.29 : 776.00 = 192.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.29/776.00 = 192.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.29x = 776.00 × 192.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.29x = 149,526.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,526.48/517.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.06

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