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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.58, 776.72 and 192.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.58, 776.72 and 192.95 is: 289.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.58 : 776.72 = 192.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.58/776.72 = 192.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.58x = 776.72 × 192.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.58x = 149,867.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,867.16/517.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.55

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