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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.38, 765.57 and 125.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.38, 765.57 and 125.63 is: 188.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.38 : 765.57 = 125.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.38/765.57 = 125.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.38x = 765.57 × 125.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.38x = 96,174.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,174.73/510.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.44

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