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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.27, 766.91 and 146.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.27, 766.91 and 146.05 is: 219.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.27 : 766.91 = 146.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.27/766.91 = 146.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.27x = 766.91 × 146.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.27x = 112,005.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,005.65/511.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.07

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