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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.33, 775.70 and 188.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.33, 775.70 and 188.15 is: 282.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.33 : 775.70 = 188.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.33/775.70 = 188.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.33x = 775.70 × 188.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.33x = 145,947.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,947.01/517.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.12

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