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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.96, 780.15 and 195.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.96, 780.15 and 195.36 is: 293.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.96 : 780.15 = 195.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.96/780.15 = 195.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.96x = 780.15 × 195.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.96x = 152,410.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,410.10/519.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.12

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