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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.03, 778.59 and 153.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.03, 778.59 and 153.81 is: 230.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.03 : 778.59 = 153.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.03/778.59 = 153.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.03x = 778.59 × 153.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.03x = 119,754.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,754.93/519.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.73

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