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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.58, 777.78 and 133.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.58, 777.78 and 133.83 is: 200.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.58 : 777.78 = 133.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.58/777.78 = 133.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.58x = 777.78 × 133.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.58x = 104,090.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,090.30/518.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.72

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