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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.21, 777.33 and 193.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.21, 777.33 and 193.52 is: 290.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.21 : 777.33 = 193.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.21/777.33 = 193.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.21x = 777.33 × 193.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.21x = 150,425.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,425.01/518.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.28

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