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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.95, 779.93 and 135.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.95, 779.93 and 135.20 is: 202.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.95 : 779.93 = 135.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.95/779.93 = 135.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.95x = 779.93 × 135.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.95x = 105,441.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,441.96/519.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.79

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