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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.41, 767.25 and 146.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.41, 767.25 and 146.23 is: 219.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.41 : 767.25 = 146.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.41/767.25 = 146.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.41x = 767.25 × 146.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.41x = 112,193.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,193.05/511.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.38

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