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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.20, 778.74 and 153.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.20, 778.74 and 153.95 is: 230.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.20 : 778.74 = 153.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.20/778.74 = 153.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.20x = 778.74 × 153.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.20x = 119,887.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,887.02/519.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.91

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