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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.16, 784.73 and 133.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.16, 784.73 and 133.18 is: 199.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.16 : 784.73 = 133.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.16/784.73 = 133.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.16x = 784.73 × 133.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.16x = 104,508.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,508.71/523.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.76

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