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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.81, 779.91 and 154.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.81, 779.91 and 154.60 is: 231.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.81 : 779.91 = 154.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.81/779.91 = 154.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.81x = 779.91 × 154.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.81x = 120,574.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,574.09/519.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.96

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