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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.84, 778.29 and 134.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.84, 778.29 and 134.09 is: 201.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.84 : 778.29 = 134.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.84/778.29 = 134.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.84x = 778.29 × 134.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.84x = 104,360.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,360.91/518.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.14

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