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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.55, 767.45 and 146.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.55, 767.45 and 146.34 is: 219.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.55 : 767.45 = 146.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.55/767.45 = 146.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.55x = 767.45 × 146.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.55x = 112,308.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,308.59/511.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.55

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