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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.78, 777.93 and 194.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.78, 777.93 and 194.15 is: 291.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.78 : 777.93 = 194.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.78/777.93 = 194.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.78x = 777.93 × 194.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.78x = 151,031.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,031.22/518.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.13

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