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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.48, 778.71 and 194.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.48, 778.71 and 194.73 is: 291.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.48 : 778.71 = 194.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.48/778.71 = 194.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.48x = 778.71 × 194.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.48x = 151,638.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,638.20/519.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.90

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