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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.68, 778.26 and 194.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.68, 778.26 and 194.16 is: 291.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.68 : 778.26 = 194.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.68/778.26 = 194.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.68x = 778.26 × 194.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.68x = 151,106.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,106.96/518.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.33

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