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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.18, 777.62 and 193.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.18, 777.62 and 193.82 is: 290.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.18 : 777.62 = 193.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.18/777.62 = 193.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.18x = 777.62 × 193.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.18x = 150,714.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,714.90/518.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.86

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