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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.56, 783.83 and 193.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.56, 783.83 and 193.49 is: 290.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.56 : 783.83 = 193.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.56/783.83 = 193.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.56x = 783.83 × 193.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.56x = 151,665.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,665.71/522.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.24

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