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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.95, 767.92 and 127.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.95, 767.92 and 127.20 is: 190.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.95 : 767.92 = 127.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.95/767.92 = 127.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.95x = 767.92 × 127.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.95x = 97,675.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,675.57/511.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.79

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