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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.36, 778.85 and 154.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.36, 778.85 and 154.05 is: 231.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.36 : 778.85 = 154.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.36/778.85 = 154.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.36x = 778.85 × 154.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.36x = 119,981.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,981.84/519.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.02

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