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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.15, 778.77 and 194.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.15, 778.77 and 194.43 is: 291.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.15 : 778.77 = 194.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.15/778.77 = 194.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.15x = 778.77 × 194.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.15x = 151,416.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,416.25/519.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.66

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