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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.57, 778.68 and 194.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.57, 778.68 and 194.63 is: 291.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.57 : 778.68 = 194.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.57/778.68 = 194.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.57x = 778.68 × 194.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.57x = 151,550.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,550.60/519.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.68

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