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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.42, 776.04 and 192.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.42, 776.04 and 192.88 is: 289.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.42 : 776.04 = 192.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.42/776.04 = 192.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.42x = 776.04 × 192.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.42x = 149,682.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,682.60/517.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.29

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