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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.92, 776.82 and 133.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.92, 776.82 and 133.14 is: 199.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.92 : 776.82 = 133.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.92/776.82 = 133.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.92x = 776.82 × 133.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.92x = 103,425.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,425.81/517.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.69

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