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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.24, 778.84 and 134.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.24, 778.84 and 134.49 is: 201.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.24 : 778.84 = 134.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.24/778.84 = 134.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.24x = 778.84 × 134.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.24x = 104,746.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,746.19/519.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.73

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