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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.68, 777.54 and 194.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.68, 777.54 and 194.26 is: 291.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.68 : 777.54 = 194.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.68/777.54 = 194.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.68x = 777.54 × 194.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.68x = 151,044.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,044.92/518.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.21

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