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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.92, 779.88 and 129.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.92, 779.88 and 129.92 is: 194.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.92 : 779.88 = 129.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.92/779.88 = 129.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.92x = 779.88 × 129.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.92x = 101,321.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,321.36/519.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.88

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