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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.99, 786.30 and 194.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.99, 786.30 and 194.87 is: 292.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.99 : 786.30 = 194.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.99/786.30 = 194.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.99x = 786.30 × 194.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.99x = 153,225.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,225.31/523.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.42

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