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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.55, 777.82 and 128.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.55, 777.82 and 128.55 is: 192.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.55 : 777.82 = 128.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.55/777.82 = 128.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.55x = 777.82 × 128.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.55x = 99,990.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,990.51/518.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.83

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