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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.27, 778.60 and 194.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.27, 778.60 and 194.50 is: 291.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.27 : 778.60 = 194.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.27/778.60 = 194.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.27x = 778.60 × 194.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.27x = 151,437.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,437.70/519.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.64

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