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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.14, 778.58 and 194.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.14, 778.58 and 194.60 is: 291.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.14 : 778.58 = 194.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.14/778.58 = 194.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.14x = 778.58 × 194.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.14x = 151,511.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,511.67/519.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.85

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