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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.44, 778.75 and 194.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.44, 778.75 and 194.63 is: 291.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.44 : 778.75 = 194.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.44/778.75 = 194.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.44x = 778.75 × 194.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.44x = 151,563.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,563.73/519.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.79

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