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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.14, 777.12 and 193.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.14, 777.12 and 193.42 is: 290.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.14 : 777.12 = 193.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.14/777.12 = 193.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.14x = 777.12 × 193.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.14x = 150,310.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,310.55/518.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.10

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