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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.56, 767.35 and 126.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.56, 767.35 and 126.81 is: 190.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.56 : 767.35 = 126.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.56/767.35 = 126.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.56x = 767.35 × 126.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.56x = 97,307.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,307.65/511.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.22

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