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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.55, 777.46 and 193.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.55, 777.46 and 193.83 is: 290.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.55 : 777.46 = 193.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.55/777.46 = 193.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.55x = 777.46 × 193.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.55x = 150,695.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,695.07/518.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.61

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