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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.93, 781.39 and 192.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.93, 781.39 and 192.10 is: 288.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.93 : 781.39 = 192.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.93/781.39 = 192.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.93x = 781.39 × 192.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.93x = 150,107.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,107.45/520.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.15

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