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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.12, 766.67 and 126.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.12, 766.67 and 126.37 is: 189.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.12 : 766.67 = 126.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.12/766.67 = 126.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.12x = 766.67 × 126.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.12x = 96,884.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,884.09/511.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.55

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