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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.97, 767.96 and 127.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.97, 767.96 and 127.22 is: 190.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.97 : 767.96 = 127.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.97/767.96 = 127.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.97x = 767.96 × 127.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.97x = 97,695.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,695.40/511.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.82

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