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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.94, 767.91 and 127.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.94, 767.91 and 127.19 is: 190.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.94 : 767.91 = 127.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.94/767.91 = 127.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.94x = 767.91 × 127.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.94x = 97,670.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,670.47/511.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.79

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