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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.12, 776.97 and 193.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.12, 776.97 and 193.51 is: 290.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.12 : 776.97 = 193.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.12/776.97 = 193.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.12x = 776.97 × 193.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.12x = 150,351.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,351.46/518.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.19

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