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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.06, 778.63 and 134.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.06, 778.63 and 134.31 is: 201.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.06 : 778.63 = 134.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.06/778.63 = 134.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.06x = 778.63 × 134.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.06x = 104,577.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,577.80/519.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.48

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