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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.21, 778.68 and 153.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.21, 778.68 and 153.90 is: 230.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.21 : 778.68 = 153.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.21/778.68 = 153.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.21x = 778.68 × 153.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.21x = 119,838.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,838.85/519.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.81

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