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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.11, 778.77 and 153.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.11, 778.77 and 153.86 is: 230.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.11 : 778.77 = 153.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.11/778.77 = 153.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.11x = 778.77 × 153.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.11x = 119,821.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,821.55/519.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.82

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