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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.09, 777.18 and 193.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.09, 777.18 and 193.38 is: 290.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.09 : 777.18 = 193.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.09/777.18 = 193.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.09x = 777.18 × 193.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.09x = 150,291.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,291.07/518.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.09

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