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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.54, 767.30 and 126.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.54, 767.30 and 126.79 is: 190.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.54 : 767.30 = 126.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.54/767.30 = 126.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.54x = 767.30 × 126.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.54x = 97,281.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,281.50/511.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.18

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