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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.09, 777.11 and 193.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.09, 777.11 and 193.43 is: 290.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.09 : 777.11 = 193.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.09/777.11 = 193.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.09x = 777.11 × 193.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.09x = 150,315.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,315.45/518.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.14

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