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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.48, 779.50 and 194.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.48, 779.50 and 194.82 is: 292.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.48 : 779.50 = 194.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.48/779.50 = 194.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.48x = 779.50 × 194.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.48x = 151,862.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,862.19/519.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.34

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