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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.98, 780.29 and 195.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.98, 780.29 and 195.57 is: 293.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.98 : 780.29 = 195.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.98/780.29 = 195.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.98x = 780.29 × 195.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.98x = 152,601.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,601.32/519.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.48

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