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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.34, 779.16 and 190.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.34, 779.16 and 190.25 is: 285.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.34 : 779.16 = 190.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.34/779.16 = 190.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.34x = 779.16 × 190.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.34x = 148,230.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,230.34/519.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.42

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