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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.86, 778.36 and 189.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.86, 778.36 and 189.80 is: 284.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.86 : 778.36 = 189.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.86/778.36 = 189.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.86x = 778.36 × 189.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.86x = 147,732.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,732.73/518.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.73

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