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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.61, 776.42 and 127.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.61, 776.42 and 127.61 is: 191.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.61 : 776.42 = 127.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.61/776.42 = 127.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.61x = 776.42 × 127.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.61x = 99,074.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,074.44/517.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.41

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