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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.94, 778.40 and 134.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.94, 778.40 and 134.19 is: 201.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.94 : 778.40 = 134.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.94/778.40 = 134.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.94x = 778.40 × 134.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.94x = 104,453.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,453.50/518.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.28

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