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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.66, 779.25 and 190.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.66, 779.25 and 190.54 is: 285.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.66 : 779.25 = 190.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.66/779.25 = 190.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.66x = 779.25 × 190.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.66x = 148,478.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,478.30/519.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.72

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