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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.44, 776.22 and 193.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.44, 776.22 and 193.20 is: 289.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.44 : 776.22 = 193.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.44/776.22 = 193.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.44x = 776.22 × 193.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.44x = 149,965.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,965.70/517.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.82

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