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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.25, 766.89 and 141.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.25, 766.89 and 141.08 is: 211.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.25 : 766.89 = 141.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.25/766.89 = 141.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.25x = 766.89 × 141.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.25x = 108,193.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,193.06/511.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.63

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