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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.55, 767.32 and 126.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.55, 767.32 and 126.80 is: 190.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.55 : 767.32 = 126.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.55/767.32 = 126.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.55x = 767.32 × 126.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.55x = 97,292.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,292.02/511.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.19

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