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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.82, 779.26 and 190.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.82, 779.26 and 190.68 is: 285.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.82 : 779.26 = 190.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.82/779.26 = 190.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.82x = 779.26 × 190.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.82x = 148,590.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,590.15/519.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.85

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