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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.87, 776.72 and 193.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.87, 776.72 and 193.19 is: 289.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.87 : 776.72 = 193.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.87/776.72 = 193.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.87x = 776.72 × 193.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.87x = 150,054.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,054.54/517.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.75

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