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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.34, 779.01 and 194.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.34, 779.01 and 194.53 is: 291.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.34 : 779.01 = 194.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.34/779.01 = 194.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.34x = 779.01 × 194.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.34x = 151,540.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,540.82/519.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.80

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