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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.71, 778.08 and 194.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.71, 778.08 and 194.01 is: 291.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.71 : 778.08 = 194.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.71/778.08 = 194.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.71x = 778.08 × 194.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.71x = 150,955.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,955.30/518.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.02

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