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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.08, 778.63 and 153.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.08, 778.63 and 153.88 is: 230.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.08 : 778.63 = 153.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.08/778.63 = 153.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.08x = 778.63 × 153.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.08x = 119,815.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,815.58/519.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.82

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