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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.21, 774.27 and 131.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.21, 774.27 and 131.46 is: 197.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.21 : 774.27 = 131.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.21/774.27 = 131.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.21x = 774.27 × 131.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.21x = 101,785.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,785.53/516.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.18

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