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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.48, 775.72 and 188.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.48, 775.72 and 188.32 is: 282.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.48 : 775.72 = 188.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.48/775.72 = 188.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.48x = 775.72 × 188.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.48x = 146,083.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,083.59/517.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.30

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