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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.20, 777.60 and 193.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.20, 777.60 and 193.79 is: 290.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.20 : 777.60 = 193.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.20/777.60 = 193.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.20x = 777.60 × 193.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.20x = 150,693.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,693.05/518.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.80

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