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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.87, 777.81 and 194

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.87, 777.81 and 194 is: 290.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.87 : 777.81 = 194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.87/777.81 = 194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.87x = 777.81 × 194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.87x = 150,895.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,895.14/518.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.81

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