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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.21, 778.57 and 194.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.21, 778.57 and 194.36 is: 291.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.21 : 778.57 = 194.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.21/778.57 = 194.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.21x = 778.57 × 194.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.21x = 151,318.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,318.49/519.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.44

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