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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.62, 779.42 and 195.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.62, 779.42 and 195.01 is: 292.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.62 : 779.42 = 195.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.62/779.42 = 195.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.62x = 779.42 × 195.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.62x = 151,993.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,993.23/519.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.51

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