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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.64, 767.23 and 146.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.64, 767.23 and 146.35 is: 219.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.64 : 767.23 = 146.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.64/767.23 = 146.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.64x = 767.23 × 146.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.64x = 112,284.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,284.11/511.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.46

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