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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.62, 779.72 and 195.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.62, 779.72 and 195.21 is: 292.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.62 : 779.72 = 195.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.62/779.72 = 195.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.62x = 779.72 × 195.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.62x = 152,208.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,208.17/519.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.92

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