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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.59, 778.02 and 194.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.59, 778.02 and 194.05 is: 291.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.59 : 778.02 = 194.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.59/778.02 = 194.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.59x = 778.02 × 194.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.59x = 150,974.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,974.78/518.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.13

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