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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.42, 779.21 and 154.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.42, 779.21 and 154.16 is: 231.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.42 : 779.21 = 154.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.42/779.21 = 154.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.42x = 779.21 × 154.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.42x = 120,122.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,122.24/519.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.26

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