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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.10, 777.26 and 152.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.10, 777.26 and 152.89 is: 229.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.10 : 777.26 = 152.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.10/777.26 = 152.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.10x = 777.26 × 152.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.10x = 118,833.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,833.72/518.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.37

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