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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.02, 778.49 and 189.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.02, 778.49 and 189.96 is: 284.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.02 : 778.49 = 189.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.02/778.49 = 189.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.02x = 778.49 × 189.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.02x = 147,881.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,881.96/519.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.93

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