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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.16, 778.14 and 194.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.16, 778.14 and 194.32 is: 291.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.16 : 778.14 = 194.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.16/778.14 = 194.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.16x = 778.14 × 194.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.16x = 151,208.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,208.16/519.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.26

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