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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.17, 778.73 and 153.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.17, 778.73 and 153.97 is: 230.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.17 : 778.73 = 153.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.17/778.73 = 153.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.17x = 778.73 × 153.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.17x = 119,898.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,898.34/519.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.94

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