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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.19, 777.38 and 193.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.19, 777.38 and 193.55 is: 290.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.19 : 777.38 = 193.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.19/777.38 = 193.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.19x = 777.38 × 193.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.19x = 150,457.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,457.04/518.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.35

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