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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.51, 776.58 and 193.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.51, 776.58 and 193.15 is: 289.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.51 : 776.58 = 193.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.51/776.58 = 193.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.51x = 776.58 × 193.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.51x = 149,996.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,996.43/517.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.84

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