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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.70, 775.04 and 131.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.70, 775.04 and 131.94 is: 197.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.70 : 775.04 = 131.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.70/775.04 = 131.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.70x = 775.04 × 131.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.70x = 102,258.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,258.78/516.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.91

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