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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.46, 777.21 and 193.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.46, 777.21 and 193.58 is: 290.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.46 : 777.21 = 193.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.46/777.21 = 193.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.46x = 777.21 × 193.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.46x = 150,452.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,452.31/518.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.19

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