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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.67, 779.51 and 195.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.67, 779.51 and 195.13 is: 292.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.67 : 779.51 = 195.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.67/779.51 = 195.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.67x = 779.51 × 195.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.67x = 152,104.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,104.81/519.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.70

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