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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.04, 766.55 and 126.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.04, 766.55 and 126.29 is: 189.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.04 : 766.55 = 126.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.04/766.55 = 126.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.04x = 766.55 × 126.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.04x = 96,809.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,809.83/511.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.44

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