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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.35, 766.95 and 146.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.35, 766.95 and 146.18 is: 219.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.35 : 766.95 = 146.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.35/766.95 = 146.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.35x = 766.95 × 146.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.35x = 112,108.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,108.92/511.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.24

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