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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.90, 778.48 and 194.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.90, 778.48 and 194.36 is: 291.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.90 : 778.48 = 194.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.90/778.48 = 194.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.90x = 778.48 × 194.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.90x = 151,305.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,305.37/518.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.59

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