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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.16, 777.09 and 193.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.16, 777.09 and 193.29 is: 289.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.16 : 777.09 = 193.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.16/777.09 = 193.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.16x = 777.09 × 193.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.16x = 150,203.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,203.73/518.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.88

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