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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.24, 779.16 and 194.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.24, 779.16 and 194.82 is: 292.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.24 : 779.16 = 194.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.24/779.16 = 194.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.24x = 779.16 × 194.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.24x = 151,795.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,795.95/519.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.34

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