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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.36, 778.50 and 194.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.36, 778.50 and 194.64 is: 291.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.36 : 778.50 = 194.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.36/778.50 = 194.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.36x = 778.50 × 194.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.36x = 151,527.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,527.24/519.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.76

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