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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.95, 778.38 and 194.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.95, 778.38 and 194.29 is: 291.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.95 : 778.38 = 194.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.95/778.38 = 194.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.95x = 778.38 × 194.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.95x = 151,231.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,231.45/518.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.42

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