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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.17, 778.78 and 153.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.17, 778.78 and 153.93 is: 230.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.17 : 778.78 = 153.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.17/778.78 = 153.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.17x = 778.78 × 153.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.17x = 119,876.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,876.93/519.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.90

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