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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.73, 766.10 and 125.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.73, 766.10 and 125.98 is: 188.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.73 : 766.10 = 125.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.73/766.10 = 125.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.73x = 766.10 × 125.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.73x = 96,513.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,513.28/510.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.97

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