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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.11, 775.67 and 132.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.11, 775.67 and 132.36 is: 198.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.11 : 775.67 = 132.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.11/775.67 = 132.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.11x = 775.67 × 132.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.11x = 102,665.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,665.08/517.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.54

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