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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.87, 778.23 and 194.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.87, 778.23 and 194.20 is: 291.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.87 : 778.23 = 194.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.87/778.23 = 194.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.87x = 778.23 × 194.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.87x = 151,132.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,132.27/518.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.27

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