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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.74, 778.07 and 189.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.74, 778.07 and 189.68 is: 284.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.74 : 778.07 = 189.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.74/778.07 = 189.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.74x = 778.07 × 189.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.74x = 147,583.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,583.37/518.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.50

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