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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.50, 776.05 and 192.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.50, 776.05 and 192.65 is: 288.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.50 : 776.05 = 192.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.50/776.05 = 192.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.50x = 776.05 × 192.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.50x = 149,501.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,501.67/517.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.89

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