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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.24, 777.36 and 133.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.24, 777.36 and 133.52 is: 200.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.24 : 777.36 = 133.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.24/777.36 = 133.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.24x = 777.36 × 133.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.24x = 103,793.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,793.11/518.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.28

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