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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.57, 776.71 and 192.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.57, 776.71 and 192.94 is: 289.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.57 : 776.71 = 192.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.57/776.71 = 192.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.57x = 776.71 × 192.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.57x = 149,858.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,858.43/517.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.54

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