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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516, 774 and 131.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516, 774 and 131.25 is: 196.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516 : 774 = 131.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516/774 = 131.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516x = 774 × 131.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516x = 101,587.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,587.50/516
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.88

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