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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.86, 778.39 and 194.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.86, 778.39 and 194.22 is: 291.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.86 : 778.39 = 194.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.86/778.39 = 194.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.86x = 778.39 × 194.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.86x = 151,178.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,178.91/518.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.37

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