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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519, 778.85 and 194.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519, 778.85 and 194.39 is: 291.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519 : 778.85 = 194.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519/778.85 = 194.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519x = 778.85 × 194.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519x = 151,397.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,397.24/519
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.71

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