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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.82, 779.07 and 194.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.82, 779.07 and 194.80 is: 291.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.82 : 779.07 = 194.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.82/779.07 = 194.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.82x = 779.07 × 194.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.82x = 151,762.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,762.84/519.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.95

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