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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.46, 778.96 and 190.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.46, 778.96 and 190.40 is: 285.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.46 : 778.96 = 190.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.46/778.96 = 190.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.46x = 778.96 × 190.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.46x = 148,313.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,313.98/519.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.52

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