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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.04, 778.64 and 194.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.04, 778.64 and 194.44 is: 291.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.04 : 778.64 = 194.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.04/778.64 = 194.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.04x = 778.64 × 194.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.04x = 151,398.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,398.76/519.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.69

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