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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.12, 785.93 and 194.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.12, 785.93 and 194.94 is: 292.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.12 : 785.93 = 194.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.12/785.93 = 194.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.12x = 785.93 × 194.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.12x = 153,208.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,208.22/524.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.32

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