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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.42, 767.13 and 126.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.42, 767.13 and 126.67 is: 190.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.42 : 767.13 = 126.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.42/767.13 = 126.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.42x = 767.13 × 126.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.42x = 97,172.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,172.36/511.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.01

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