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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.14, 777.19 and 193.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.14, 777.19 and 193.48 is: 290.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.14 : 777.19 = 193.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.14/777.19 = 193.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.14x = 777.19 × 193.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.14x = 150,373.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,373.82/518.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.22

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