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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.44, 765.65 and 125.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.44, 765.65 and 125.69 is: 188.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.44 : 765.65 = 125.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.44/765.65 = 125.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.44x = 765.65 × 125.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.44x = 96,231.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,231.03/510.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.53

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