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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.99, 779.97 and 135.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.99, 779.97 and 135.24 is: 202.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.99 : 779.97 = 135.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.99/779.97 = 135.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.99x = 779.97 × 135.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.99x = 105,483.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,483.14/519.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.86

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