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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.26, 771.40 and 129.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.26, 771.40 and 129.50 is: 194.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.26 : 771.40 = 129.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.26/771.40 = 129.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.26x = 771.40 × 129.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.26x = 99,896.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,896.30/514.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.25

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