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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.02, 776.99 and 188.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.02, 776.99 and 188.96 is: 283.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.02 : 776.99 = 188.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.02/776.99 = 188.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.02x = 776.99 × 188.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.02x = 146,816.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,816.62/518.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.42

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