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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.64, 777.93 and 133.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.64, 777.93 and 133.89 is: 200.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.64 : 777.93 = 133.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.64/777.93 = 133.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.64x = 777.93 × 133.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.64x = 104,157.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,157.05/518.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.83

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