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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.92, 777.96 and 194.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.92, 777.96 and 194.08 is: 290.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.92 : 777.96 = 194.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.92/777.96 = 194.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.92x = 777.96 × 194.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.92x = 150,986.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,986.48/518.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.96

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