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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.88, 775.36 and 132.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.88, 775.36 and 132.13 is: 198.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.88 : 775.36 = 132.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.88/775.36 = 132.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.88x = 775.36 × 132.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.88x = 102,448.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,448.32/516.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.21

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