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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.96, 779.94 and 190.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.96, 779.94 and 190.94 is: 286.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.96 : 779.94 = 190.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.96/779.94 = 190.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.96x = 779.94 × 190.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.96x = 148,925.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,925.79/519.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.42

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