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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.04, 778.65 and 153.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.04, 778.65 and 153.85 is: 230.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.04 : 778.65 = 153.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.04/778.65 = 153.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.04x = 778.65 × 153.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.04x = 119,795.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,795.30/519.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.80

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