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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.44, 768.66 and 127.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.44, 768.66 and 127.69 is: 191.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.44 : 768.66 = 127.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.44/768.66 = 127.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.44x = 768.66 × 127.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.44x = 98,147.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,147.79/512.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.53

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