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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.26, 777.28 and 152.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.26, 777.28 and 152.95 is: 229.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.26 : 777.28 = 152.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.26/777.28 = 152.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.26x = 777.28 × 152.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.26x = 118,884.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,884.98/518.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.39

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