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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.36, 777.68 and 193.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.36, 777.68 and 193.76 is: 290.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.36 : 777.68 = 193.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.36/777.68 = 193.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.36x = 777.68 × 193.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.36x = 150,678.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,678.42/518.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.68

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