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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.36, 779.12 and 190.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.36, 779.12 and 190.31 is: 285.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.36 : 779.12 = 190.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.36/779.12 = 190.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.36x = 779.12 × 190.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.36x = 148,269.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,269.48/519.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.48

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