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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.15, 779.07 and 194.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.15, 779.07 and 194.51 is: 291.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.15 : 779.07 = 194.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.15/779.07 = 194.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.15x = 779.07 × 194.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.15x = 151,536.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,536.91/519.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.89

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