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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.02, 776.99 and 153.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.02, 776.99 and 153.05 is: 229.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.02 : 776.99 = 153.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.02/776.99 = 153.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.02x = 776.99 × 153.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.02x = 118,914.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,914.82/518.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.56

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