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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.32, 776.88 and 193.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.32, 776.88 and 193.36 is: 289.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.32 : 776.88 = 193.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.32/776.88 = 193.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.32x = 776.88 × 193.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.32x = 150,217.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,217.52/518.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.82

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