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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.01, 778.62 and 194.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.01, 778.62 and 194.35 is: 291.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.01 : 778.62 = 194.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.01/778.62 = 194.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.01x = 778.62 × 194.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.01x = 151,324.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,324.80/519.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.56

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