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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.66, 767.52 and 146.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.66, 767.52 and 146.44 is: 219.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.66 : 767.52 = 146.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.66/767.52 = 146.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.66x = 767.52 × 146.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.66x = 112,395.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,395.63/511.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.67

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