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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518, 777.04 and 133.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518, 777.04 and 133.26 is: 199.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518 : 777.04 = 133.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518/777.04 = 133.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518x = 777.04 × 133.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518x = 103,548.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,548.35/518
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.90

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