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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.23, 779.02 and 194.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.23, 779.02 and 194.63 is: 292.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.23 : 779.02 = 194.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.23/779.02 = 194.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.23x = 779.02 × 194.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.23x = 151,616.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,616.28/519.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.00

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