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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.76, 777.74 and 194.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.76, 777.74 and 194.12 is: 291.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.76 : 777.74 = 194.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.76/777.74 = 194.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.76x = 777.74 × 194.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.76x = 150,974.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,974.89/518.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.03

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