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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.10, 766.58 and 145.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.10, 766.58 and 145.80 is: 218.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.10 : 766.58 = 145.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.10/766.58 = 145.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.10x = 766.58 × 145.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.10x = 111,767.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,767.36/511.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.68

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