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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.40, 779.11 and 154.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.40, 779.11 and 154.20 is: 231.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.40 : 779.11 = 154.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.40/779.11 = 154.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.40x = 779.11 × 154.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.40x = 120,138.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,138.76/519.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.30

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