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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.50, 777.72 and 193.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.50, 777.72 and 193.84 is: 290.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.50 : 777.72 = 193.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.50/777.72 = 193.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.50x = 777.72 × 193.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.50x = 150,748.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,748.39/518.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.74

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