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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.08, 778.42 and 194.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.08, 778.42 and 194.38 is: 291.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.08 : 778.42 = 194.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.08/778.42 = 194.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.08x = 778.42 × 194.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.08x = 151,309.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,309.28/519.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.50

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