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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.90, 780.15 and 195.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.90, 780.15 and 195.50 is: 293.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.90 : 780.15 = 195.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.90/780.15 = 195.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.90x = 780.15 × 195.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.90x = 152,515.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,515.42/519.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.36

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