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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.34, 777.51 and 193.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.34, 777.51 and 193.53 is: 290.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.34 : 777.51 = 193.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.34/777.51 = 193.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.34x = 777.51 × 193.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.34x = 150,471.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,471.51/518.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.30

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