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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.30, 766.85 and 146.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.30, 766.85 and 146.10 is: 219.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.30 : 766.85 = 146.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.30/766.85 = 146.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.30x = 766.85 × 146.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.30x = 112,037.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,037.15/511.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.12

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