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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.33, 778.98 and 154.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.33, 778.98 and 154.11 is: 231.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.33 : 778.98 = 154.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.33/778.98 = 154.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.33x = 778.98 × 154.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.33x = 120,048.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,048.61/519.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.16

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