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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.19, 778.93 and 153.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.19, 778.93 and 153.98 is: 231.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.19 : 778.93 = 153.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.19/778.93 = 153.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.19x = 778.93 × 153.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.19x = 119,943.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,943.53/519.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.02

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