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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.41, 778.88 and 194.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.41, 778.88 and 194.85 is: 292.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.41 : 778.88 = 194.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.41/778.88 = 194.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.41x = 778.88 × 194.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.41x = 151,765.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,765.26/519.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.19

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