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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.41, 778.80 and 194.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.41, 778.80 and 194.40 is: 291.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.41 : 778.80 = 194.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.41/778.80 = 194.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.41x = 778.80 × 194.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.41x = 151,398.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,398.72/519.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.48

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