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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.40, 767.07 and 146.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.40, 767.07 and 146.14 is: 219.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.40 : 767.07 = 146.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.40/767.07 = 146.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.40x = 767.07 × 146.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.40x = 112,097.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,097.69/511.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.20

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