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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.08, 778.59 and 194.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.08, 778.59 and 194.67 is: 292.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.08 : 778.59 = 194.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.08/778.59 = 194.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.08x = 778.59 × 194.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.08x = 151,568.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,568.12/519.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.00

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