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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.12, 778.69 and 194.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.12, 778.69 and 194.42 is: 291.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.12 : 778.69 = 194.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.12/778.69 = 194.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.12x = 778.69 × 194.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.12x = 151,392.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,392.91/519.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.63

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