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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.85, 778.29 and 194.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.85, 778.29 and 194.16 is: 291.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.85 : 778.29 = 194.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.85/778.29 = 194.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.85x = 778.29 × 194.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.85x = 151,112.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,112.79/518.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.25

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