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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.25, 778.62 and 154

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.25, 778.62 and 154 is: 230.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.25 : 778.62 = 154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.25/778.62 = 154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.25x = 778.62 × 154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.25x = 119,907.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,907.48/519.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.92

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