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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.08, 777.03 and 193.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.08, 777.03 and 193.37 is: 290.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.08 : 777.03 = 193.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.08/777.03 = 193.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.08x = 777.03 × 193.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.08x = 150,254.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,254.29/518.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.02

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