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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.53, 767.39 and 146.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.53, 767.39 and 146.32 is: 219.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.53 : 767.39 = 146.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.53/767.39 = 146.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.53x = 767.39 × 146.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.53x = 112,282.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,282.95/511.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.50

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