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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.81, 776.64 and 193.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.81, 776.64 and 193.10 is: 289.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.81 : 776.64 = 193.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.81/776.64 = 193.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.81x = 776.64 × 193.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.81x = 149,969.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,969.18/517.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.62

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