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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.17, 774.25 and 131.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.17, 774.25 and 131.42 is: 197.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.17 : 774.25 = 131.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.17/774.25 = 131.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.17x = 774.25 × 131.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.17x = 101,753.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,753.54/516.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.13

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