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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.61, 777.95 and 193.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.61, 777.95 and 193.97 is: 290.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.61 : 777.95 = 193.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.61/777.95 = 193.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.61x = 777.95 × 193.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.61x = 150,901.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,901.39/518.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.97

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