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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.46, 777.69 and 133.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.46, 777.69 and 133.71 is: 200.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.46 : 777.69 = 133.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.46/777.69 = 133.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.46x = 777.69 × 133.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.46x = 103,984.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,984.93/518.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.57

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