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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.82, 767.72 and 127.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.82, 767.72 and 127.07 is: 190.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.82 : 767.72 = 127.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.82/767.72 = 127.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.82x = 767.72 × 127.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.82x = 97,550.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,550.34/511.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.60

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