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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.87, 778.01 and 194.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.87, 778.01 and 194.06 is: 290.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.87 : 778.01 = 194.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.87/778.01 = 194.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.87x = 778.01 × 194.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.87x = 150,981.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,981.60/518.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.98

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