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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.60, 777.90 and 153.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.60, 777.90 and 153.42 is: 230.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.60 : 777.90 = 153.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.60/777.90 = 153.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.60x = 777.90 × 153.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.60x = 119,345.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,345.42/518.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.13

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