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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.45, 783.47 and 193.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.45, 783.47 and 193.19 is: 289.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.45 : 783.47 = 193.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.45/783.47 = 193.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.45x = 783.47 × 193.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.45x = 151,355.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,355.13/522.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.70

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