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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.37, 778.86 and 190.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.37, 778.86 and 190.27 is: 285.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.37 : 778.86 = 190.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.37/778.86 = 190.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.37x = 778.86 × 190.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.37x = 148,193.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,193.69/519.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.33

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