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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.45, 767.14 and 146.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.45, 767.14 and 146.22 is: 219.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.45 : 767.14 = 146.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.45/767.14 = 146.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.45x = 767.14 × 146.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.45x = 112,171.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,171.21/511.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.32

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