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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.63, 767.49 and 141.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.63, 767.49 and 141.44 is: 212.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.63 : 767.49 = 141.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.63/767.49 = 141.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.63x = 767.49 × 141.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.63x = 108,553.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,553.79/511.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.17

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