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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.62, 778.94 and 194.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.62, 778.94 and 194.90 is: 292.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.62 : 778.94 = 194.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.62/778.94 = 194.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.62x = 778.94 × 194.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.62x = 151,815.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,815.41/519.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.17

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