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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.92, 779.88 and 195.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.92, 779.88 and 195.12 is: 292.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.92 : 779.88 = 195.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.92/779.88 = 195.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.92x = 779.88 × 195.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.92x = 152,170.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,170.19/519.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.68

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