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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.03, 778.69 and 153.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.03, 778.69 and 153.82 is: 230.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.03 : 778.69 = 153.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.03/778.69 = 153.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.03x = 778.69 × 153.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.03x = 119,781.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,781.45/519.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.78

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