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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.05, 771.06 and 129.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.05, 771.06 and 129.30 is: 193.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.05 : 771.06 = 129.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.05/771.06 = 129.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.05x = 771.06 × 129.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.05x = 99,698.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,698.06/514.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.95

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