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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.66, 776.18 and 193.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.66, 776.18 and 193.05 is: 289.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.66 : 776.18 = 193.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.66/776.18 = 193.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.66x = 776.18 × 193.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.66x = 149,842.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,842.03/517.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.46

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