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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.33, 777.50 and 153.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.33, 777.50 and 153.13 is: 229.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.33 : 777.50 = 153.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.33/777.50 = 153.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.33x = 777.50 × 153.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.33x = 119,053.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,053.92/518.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.69

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