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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.30, 775.94 and 192.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.30, 775.94 and 192.66 is: 288.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.30 : 775.94 = 192.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.30/775.94 = 192.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.30x = 775.94 × 192.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.30x = 149,487.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,487.76/517.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.98

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