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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.28, 778.65 and 194.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.28, 778.65 and 194.47 is: 291.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.28 : 778.65 = 194.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.28/778.65 = 194.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.28x = 778.65 × 194.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.28x = 151,424.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,424.07/519.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.60

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