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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.26, 766.68 and 146.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.26, 766.68 and 146.09 is: 219.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.26 : 766.68 = 146.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.26/766.68 = 146.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.26x = 766.68 × 146.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.26x = 112,000.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,000.45/511.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.07

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