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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.28, 778.97 and 149.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.28, 778.97 and 149.11 is: 223.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.28 : 778.97 = 149.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.28/778.97 = 149.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.28x = 778.97 × 149.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.28x = 116,152.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,152.22/519.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.68

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