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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518, 777 and 133.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518, 777 and 133.25 is: 199.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518 : 777 = 133.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518/777 = 133.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518x = 777 × 133.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518x = 103,535.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,535.25/518
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.88

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