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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.35, 779.17 and 154.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.35, 779.17 and 154.13 is: 231.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.35 : 779.17 = 154.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.35/779.17 = 154.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.35x = 779.17 × 154.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.35x = 120,093.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,093.47/519.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.24

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