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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.30, 765.45 and 125.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.30, 765.45 and 125.55 is: 188.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.30 : 765.45 = 125.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.30/765.45 = 125.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.30x = 765.45 × 125.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.30x = 96,102.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,102.25/510.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.33

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