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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.03, 777.05 and 193.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.03, 777.05 and 193.34 is: 290.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.03 : 777.05 = 193.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.03/777.05 = 193.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.03x = 777.05 × 193.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.03x = 150,230.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,230.00/518.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.01

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