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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.55, 775.97 and 192.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.55, 775.97 and 192.83 is: 289.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.55 : 775.97 = 192.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.55/775.97 = 192.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.55x = 775.97 × 192.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.55x = 149,625.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,625.45/517.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.11

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