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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.18, 774.24 and 131.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.18, 774.24 and 131.42 is: 197.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.18 : 774.24 = 131.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.18/774.24 = 131.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.18x = 774.24 × 131.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.18x = 101,750.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,750.62/516.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.12

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