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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.02, 776.96 and 152.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.02, 776.96 and 152.74 is: 229.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.02 : 776.96 = 152.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.02/776.96 = 152.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.02x = 776.96 × 152.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.02x = 118,672.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,672.87/518.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.09

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