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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.33, 777.48 and 189.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.33, 777.48 and 189.53 is: 284.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.33 : 777.48 = 189.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.33/777.48 = 189.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.33x = 777.48 × 189.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.33x = 147,351.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,351.90/518.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.28

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