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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.81, 778.01 and 194.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.81, 778.01 and 194.07 is: 291.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.81 : 778.01 = 194.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.81/778.01 = 194.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.81x = 778.01 × 194.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.81x = 150,987.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,987.43/518.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.03

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