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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.32, 775.32 and 192.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.32, 775.32 and 192.30 is: 288.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.32 : 775.32 = 192.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.32/775.32 = 192.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.32x = 775.32 × 192.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.32x = 149,094.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,094.04/517.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.20

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