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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.34, 776.12 and 152.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.34, 776.12 and 152.14 is: 228.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.34 : 776.12 = 152.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.34/776.12 = 152.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.34x = 776.12 × 152.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.34x = 118,078.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,078.90/517.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.24

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