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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.63, 777.94 and 133.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.63, 777.94 and 133.88 is: 200.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.63 : 777.94 = 133.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.63/777.94 = 133.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.63x = 777.94 × 133.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.63x = 104,146.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,146.38/518.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.81

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