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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.64, 777.87 and 193.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.64, 777.87 and 193.95 is: 290.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.64 : 777.87 = 193.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.64/777.87 = 193.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.64x = 777.87 × 193.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.64x = 150,867.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,867.89/518.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.89

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