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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.40, 779.16 and 194.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.40, 779.16 and 194.73 is: 292.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.40 : 779.16 = 194.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.40/779.16 = 194.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.40x = 779.16 × 194.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.40x = 151,725.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,725.83/519.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.12

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