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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.24, 778.72 and 194.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.24, 778.72 and 194.40 is: 291.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.24 : 778.72 = 194.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.24/778.72 = 194.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.24x = 778.72 × 194.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.24x = 151,383.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,383.17/519.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.55

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