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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.54, 777.42 and 193.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.54, 777.42 and 193.84 is: 290.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.54 : 777.42 = 193.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.54/777.42 = 193.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.54x = 777.42 × 193.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.54x = 150,695.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,695.09/518.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.61

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