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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.89, 776.93 and 193.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.89, 776.93 and 193.29 is: 289.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.89 : 776.93 = 193.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.89/776.93 = 193.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.89x = 776.93 × 193.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.89x = 150,168.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,168.92/517.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.96

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