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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.08, 784.93 and 194.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.08, 784.93 and 194.25 is: 291.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.08 : 784.93 = 194.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.08/784.93 = 194.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.08x = 784.93 × 194.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.08x = 152,471.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,471.68/523.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.49

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