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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.26, 777.48 and 189.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.26, 777.48 and 189.22 is: 283.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.26 : 777.48 = 189.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.26/777.48 = 189.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.26x = 777.48 × 189.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.26x = 147,114.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,114.77/518.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.86

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