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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.49, 779.39 and 194.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.49, 779.39 and 194.90 is: 292.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.49 : 779.39 = 194.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.49/779.39 = 194.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.49x = 779.39 × 194.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.49x = 151,902.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,902.14/519.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.41

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