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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.27, 779.06 and 154.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.27, 779.06 and 154.07 is: 231.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.27 : 779.06 = 154.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.27/779.06 = 154.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.27x = 779.06 × 154.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.27x = 120,029.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,029.77/519.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.15

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