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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.97, 779.65 and 194.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.97, 779.65 and 194.96 is: 292.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.97 : 779.65 = 194.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.97/779.65 = 194.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.97x = 779.65 × 194.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.97x = 152,000.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,000.56/519.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.33

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