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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518, 776.48 and 193.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518, 776.48 and 193.12 is: 289.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518 : 776.48 = 193.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518/776.48 = 193.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518x = 776.48 × 193.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518x = 149,953.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,953.82/518
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.49

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