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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.65, 777.88 and 153.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.65, 777.88 and 153.40 is: 230.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.65 : 777.88 = 153.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.65/777.88 = 153.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.65x = 777.88 × 153.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.65x = 119,322.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,322.14/518.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.07

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