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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.33, 779 and 154.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.33, 779 and 154.12 is: 231.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.33 : 779 = 154.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.33/779 = 154.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.33x = 779 × 154.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.33x = 120,059.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,059.48/519.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.18

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