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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.03, 777.05 and 153.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.03, 777.05 and 153.08 is: 229.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.03 : 777.05 = 153.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.03/777.05 = 153.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.03x = 777.05 × 153.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.03x = 118,946.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,946.16/518.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.61

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