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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.28, 778.89 and 154.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.28, 778.89 and 154.12 is: 231.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.28 : 778.89 = 154.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.28/778.89 = 154.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.28x = 778.89 × 154.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.28x = 120,042.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,042.53/519.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.17

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