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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.43, 777.72 and 189.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.43, 777.72 and 189.40 is: 284.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.43 : 777.72 = 189.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.43/777.72 = 189.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.43x = 777.72 × 189.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.43x = 147,300.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,300.17/518.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.13

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