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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.92, 776.87 and 188.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.92, 776.87 and 188.86 is: 283.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.92 : 776.87 = 188.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.92/776.87 = 188.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.92x = 776.87 × 188.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.92x = 146,715.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,715.78/517.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.28

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