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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.18, 766.77 and 126.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.18, 766.77 and 126.43 is: 189.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.18 : 766.77 = 126.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.18/766.77 = 126.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.18x = 766.77 × 126.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.18x = 96,938.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,938.90/511.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.64

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