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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.89, 767.82 and 127.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.89, 767.82 and 127.14 is: 190.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.89 : 767.82 = 127.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.89/767.82 = 127.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.89x = 767.82 × 127.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.89x = 97,620.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,620.63/511.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.71

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