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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.94, 779.68 and 195.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.94, 779.68 and 195.08 is: 292.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.94 : 779.68 = 195.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.94/779.68 = 195.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.94x = 779.68 × 195.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.94x = 152,099.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,099.24/519.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.53

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