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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.63, 776.44 and 132.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.63, 776.44 and 132.88 is: 199.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.63 : 776.44 = 132.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.63/776.44 = 132.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.63x = 776.44 × 132.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.63x = 103,172.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,172.68/517.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.32

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