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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.13, 778.97 and 194.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.13, 778.97 and 194.59 is: 291.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.13 : 778.97 = 194.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.13/778.97 = 194.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.13x = 778.97 × 194.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.13x = 151,579.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,579.77/519.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.99

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