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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.18, 778.74 and 153.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.18, 778.74 and 153.96 is: 230.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.18 : 778.74 = 153.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.18/778.74 = 153.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.18x = 778.74 × 153.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.18x = 119,894.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,894.81/519.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.93

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