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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.32, 778.84 and 154.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.32, 778.84 and 154.02 is: 230.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.32 : 778.84 = 154.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.32/778.84 = 154.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.32x = 778.84 × 154.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.32x = 119,954.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,954.99/519.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.99

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