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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.01, 778.41 and 190.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.01, 778.41 and 190.15 is: 285.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.01 : 778.41 = 190.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.01/778.41 = 190.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.01x = 778.41 × 190.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.01x = 148,012.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,012.72/519.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.18

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