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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.66, 777.88 and 153.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.66, 777.88 and 153.37 is: 230.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.66 : 777.88 = 153.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.66/777.88 = 153.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.66x = 777.88 × 153.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.66x = 119,301.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,301.13/518.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.02

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