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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.84, 776.88 and 193.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.84, 776.88 and 193.18 is: 289.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.84 : 776.88 = 193.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.84/776.88 = 193.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.84x = 776.88 × 193.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.84x = 150,077.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,077.68/517.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.81

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