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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.25, 768.39 and 127.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.25, 768.39 and 127.50 is: 191.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.25 : 768.39 = 127.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.25/768.39 = 127.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.25x = 768.39 × 127.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.25x = 97,969.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,969.73/512.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.25

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