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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519, 778.25 and 153.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519, 778.25 and 153.75 is: 230.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519 : 778.25 = 153.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519/778.25 = 153.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519x = 778.25 × 153.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519x = 119,655.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,655.17/519
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.55

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