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