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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.60, 777.65 and 189.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.60, 777.65 and 189.31 is: 283.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.60 : 777.65 = 189.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.60/777.65 = 189.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.60x = 777.65 × 189.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.60x = 147,213.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,213.03/518.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.87

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