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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.83, 777.91 and 194.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.83, 777.91 and 194.01 is: 290.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.83 : 777.91 = 194.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.83/777.91 = 194.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.83x = 777.91 × 194.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.83x = 150,921.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,921.35/518.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.89

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