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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.85, 779.56 and 195.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.85, 779.56 and 195.04 is: 292.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.85 : 779.56 = 195.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.85/779.56 = 195.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.85x = 779.56 × 195.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.85x = 152,045.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,045.38/519.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.48

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