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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.96, 779.42 and 195.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.96, 779.42 and 195.24 is: 292.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.96 : 779.42 = 195.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.96/779.42 = 195.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.96x = 779.42 × 195.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.96x = 152,173.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,173.96/519.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.66

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