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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.73, 767.60 and 126.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.73, 767.60 and 126.98 is: 190.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.73 : 767.60 = 126.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.73/767.60 = 126.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.73x = 767.60 × 126.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.73x = 97,469.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,469.85/511.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.47

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