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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.07, 776.83 and 152.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.07, 776.83 and 152.81 is: 229.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.07 : 776.83 = 152.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.07/776.83 = 152.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.07x = 776.83 × 152.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.07x = 118,703.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,703.70/518.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.13

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