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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.27, 777.47 and 193.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.27, 777.47 and 193.86 is: 290.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.27 : 777.47 = 193.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.27/777.47 = 193.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.27x = 777.47 × 193.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.27x = 150,719.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,719.36/518.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.82

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