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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.99, 778.47 and 134.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.99, 778.47 and 134.24 is: 201.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.99 : 778.47 = 134.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.99/778.47 = 134.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.99x = 778.47 × 134.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.99x = 104,497.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,497.92/518.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.35

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