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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.91, 779.88 and 135.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.91, 779.88 and 135.16 is: 202.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.91 : 779.88 = 135.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.91/779.88 = 135.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.91x = 779.88 × 135.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.91x = 105,404.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,404.01/519.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.74

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