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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.52, 779.18 and 194.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.52, 779.18 and 194.78 is: 292.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.52 : 779.18 = 194.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.52/779.18 = 194.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.52x = 779.18 × 194.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.52x = 151,768.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,768.68/519.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.13

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