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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.38, 778.81 and 154.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.38, 778.81 and 154.07 is: 231.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.38 : 778.81 = 154.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.38/778.81 = 154.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.38x = 778.81 × 154.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.38x = 119,991.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,991.26/519.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.03

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