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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.03, 776.90 and 188.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.03, 776.90 and 188.92 is: 283.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.03 : 776.90 = 188.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.03/776.90 = 188.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.03x = 776.90 × 188.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.03x = 146,771.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,771.95/518.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.33

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