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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.16, 777.48 and 193.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.16, 777.48 and 193.75 is: 290.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.16 : 777.48 = 193.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.16/777.48 = 193.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.16x = 777.48 × 193.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.16x = 150,637.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,637.00/518.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.72

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