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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.11, 766.56 and 145.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.11, 766.56 and 145.83 is: 218.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.11 : 766.56 = 145.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.11/766.56 = 145.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.11x = 766.56 × 145.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.11x = 111,787.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,787.44/511.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.72

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