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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.11, 777.06 and 189.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.11, 777.06 and 189.05 is: 283.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.11 : 777.06 = 189.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.11/777.06 = 189.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.11x = 777.06 × 189.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.11x = 146,899.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,899.31/518.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.53

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