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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.38, 777.67 and 153.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.38, 777.67 and 153.14 is: 229.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.38 : 777.67 = 153.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.38/777.67 = 153.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.38x = 777.67 × 153.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.38x = 119,088.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,088.11/518.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.73

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