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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.50, 767.23 and 146.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.50, 767.23 and 146.25 is: 219.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.50 : 767.23 = 146.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.50/767.23 = 146.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.50x = 767.23 × 146.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.50x = 112,207.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,207.39/511.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.37

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