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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.31, 778.96 and 134.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.31, 778.96 and 134.56 is: 201.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.31 : 778.96 = 134.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.31/778.96 = 134.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.31x = 778.96 × 134.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.31x = 104,816.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,816.86/519.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.84

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