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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.81, 787.19 and 134.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.81, 787.19 and 134.80 is: 202.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.81 : 787.19 = 134.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.81/787.19 = 134.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.81x = 787.19 × 134.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.81x = 106,110.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,110.57/524.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.19

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