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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.40, 777.54 and 133.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.40, 777.54 and 133.65 is: 200.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.40 : 777.54 = 133.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.40/777.54 = 133.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.40x = 777.54 × 133.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.40x = 103,914.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,914.33/518.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.45

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