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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.60, 779.16 and 154.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.60, 779.16 and 154.26 is: 231.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.60 : 779.16 = 154.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.60/779.16 = 154.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.60x = 779.16 × 154.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.60x = 120,189.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,189.33/519.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.31

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