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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.78, 776.68 and 133.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.78, 776.68 and 133.02 is: 199.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.78 : 776.68 = 133.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.78/776.68 = 133.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.78x = 776.68 × 133.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.78x = 103,313.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,313.97/517.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.53

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