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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.30, 778.92 and 154.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.30, 778.92 and 154.09 is: 231.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.30 : 778.92 = 154.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.30/778.92 = 154.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.30x = 778.92 × 154.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.30x = 120,023.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,023.78/519.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.13

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