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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.19, 765.29 and 125.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.19, 765.29 and 125.44 is: 188.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.19 : 765.29 = 125.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.19/765.29 = 125.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.19x = 765.29 × 125.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.19x = 95,995.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,995.44/510.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.16

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