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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.69, 777.58 and 193.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.69, 777.58 and 193.98 is: 290.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.69 : 777.58 = 193.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.69/777.58 = 193.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.69x = 777.58 × 193.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.69x = 150,834.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,834.48/518.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.80

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