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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.64, 779.37 and 194.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.64, 779.37 and 194.95 is: 292.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.64 : 779.37 = 194.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.64/779.37 = 194.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.64x = 779.37 × 194.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.64x = 151,938.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,938.18/519.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.39

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