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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.91, 775.37 and 132.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.91, 775.37 and 132.16 is: 198.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.91 : 775.37 = 132.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.91/775.37 = 132.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.91x = 775.37 × 132.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.91x = 102,472.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,472.90/516.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.24

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