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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.55, 778.13 and 194.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.55, 778.13 and 194.14 is: 291.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.55 : 778.13 = 194.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.55/778.13 = 194.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.55x = 778.13 × 194.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.55x = 151,065.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,065.19/518.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.33

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