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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.53, 776.35 and 192.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.53, 776.35 and 192.83 is: 289.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.53 : 776.35 = 192.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.53/776.35 = 192.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.53x = 776.35 × 192.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.53x = 149,699.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,699.93/517.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.26

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