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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.18, 777.32 and 193.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.18, 777.32 and 193.54 is: 290.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.18 : 777.32 = 193.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.18/777.32 = 193.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.18x = 777.32 × 193.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.18x = 150,442.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,442.51/518.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.33

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