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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.34, 778.86 and 154.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.34, 778.86 and 154.12 is: 231.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.34 : 778.86 = 154.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.34/778.86 = 154.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.34x = 778.86 × 154.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.34x = 120,037.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,037.90/519.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.14

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