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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.03, 778.40 and 189.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.03, 778.40 and 189.92 is: 284.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.03 : 778.40 = 189.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.03/778.40 = 189.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.03x = 778.40 × 189.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.03x = 147,833.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,833.73/519.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.83

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