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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.41, 777.30 and 193.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.41, 777.30 and 193.40 is: 289.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.41 : 777.30 = 193.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.41/777.30 = 193.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.41x = 777.30 × 193.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.41x = 150,325.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,325.21/518.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.97

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