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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.93, 766.40 and 126.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.93, 766.40 and 126.18 is: 189.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.93 : 766.40 = 126.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.93/766.40 = 126.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.93x = 766.40 × 126.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.93x = 96,704.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,704.35/510.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.27

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