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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.64, 778.07 and 194.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.64, 778.07 and 194.03 is: 291.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.64 : 778.07 = 194.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.64/778.07 = 194.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.64x = 778.07 × 194.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.64x = 150,968.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,968.92/518.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.09

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