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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.39, 777.71 and 153.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.39, 777.71 and 153.18 is: 229.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.39 : 777.71 = 153.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.39/777.71 = 153.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.39x = 777.71 × 153.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.39x = 119,128.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,128.85/518.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.81

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