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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.02, 775.51 and 127.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.02, 775.51 and 127.02 is: 190.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.02 : 775.51 = 127.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.02/775.51 = 127.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.02x = 775.51 × 127.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.02x = 98,507.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,507.32/517.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.53

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