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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.81, 778.22 and 134.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.81, 778.22 and 134.06 is: 201.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.81 : 778.22 = 134.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.81/778.22 = 134.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.81x = 778.22 × 134.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.81x = 104,330.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,330.45/518.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.09

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