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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.22, 766.61 and 145.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.22, 766.61 and 145.93 is: 218.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.22 : 766.61 = 145.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.22/766.61 = 145.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.22x = 766.61 × 145.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.22x = 111,869.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,869.30/511.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.83

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