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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.76, 777.96 and 194.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.76, 777.96 and 194.04 is: 290.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.76 : 777.96 = 194.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.76/777.96 = 194.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.76x = 777.96 × 194.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.76x = 150,955.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,955.36/518.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.99

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