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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.50, 777.85 and 193.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.50, 777.85 and 193.85 is: 290.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.50 : 777.85 = 193.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.50/777.85 = 193.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.50x = 777.85 × 193.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.50x = 150,781.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,781.85/518.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.81

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