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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.77, 779.87 and 195.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.77, 779.87 and 195.05 is: 292.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.77 : 779.87 = 195.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.77/779.87 = 195.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.77x = 779.87 × 195.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.77x = 152,116.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,116.08/519.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.66

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