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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.60, 767.17 and 146.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.60, 767.17 and 146.31 is: 219.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.60 : 767.17 = 146.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.60/767.17 = 146.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.60x = 767.17 × 146.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.60x = 112,240.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,240.81/511.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.39

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