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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.13, 777.33 and 193.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.13, 777.33 and 193.50 is: 290.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.13 : 777.33 = 193.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.13/777.33 = 193.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.13x = 777.33 × 193.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.13x = 150,413.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,413.36/518.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.30

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