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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.54, 775.76 and 192.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.54, 775.76 and 192.73 is: 288.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.54 : 775.76 = 192.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.54/775.76 = 192.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.54x = 775.76 × 192.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.54x = 149,511.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,511.26/517.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.89

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