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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.52, 771.82 and 129.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.52, 771.82 and 129.78 is: 194.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.52 : 771.82 = 129.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.52/771.82 = 129.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.52x = 771.82 × 129.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.52x = 100,166.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,166.80/514.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.68

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