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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.60, 779.48 and 194.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.60, 779.48 and 194.96 is: 292.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.60 : 779.48 = 194.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.60/779.48 = 194.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.60x = 779.48 × 194.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.60x = 151,967.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,967.42/519.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.47

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