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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.69, 778.14 and 153.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.69, 778.14 and 153.50 is: 230.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.69 : 778.14 = 153.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.69/778.14 = 153.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.69x = 778.14 × 153.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.69x = 119,443.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,443.72/518.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.28

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