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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.83, 779.40 and 195.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.83, 779.40 and 195.01 is: 292.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.83 : 779.40 = 195.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.83/779.40 = 195.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.83x = 779.40 × 195.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.83x = 151,990.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,990.79/519.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.39

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