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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.25, 766.77 and 145.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.25, 766.77 and 145.94 is: 218.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.25 : 766.77 = 145.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.25/766.77 = 145.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.25x = 766.77 × 145.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.25x = 111,898.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,898.03/511.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.87

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