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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.99, 780.12 and 149.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.99, 780.12 and 149.81 is: 224.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.99 : 780.12 = 149.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.99/780.12 = 149.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.99x = 780.12 × 149.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.99x = 116,869.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,869.78/519.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.75

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