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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.42, 779.14 and 154.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.42, 779.14 and 154.23 is: 231.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.42 : 779.14 = 154.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.42/779.14 = 154.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.42x = 779.14 × 154.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.42x = 120,169.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,169.88/519.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.35

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