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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.66, 767.50 and 146.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.66, 767.50 and 146.45 is: 219.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.66 : 767.50 = 146.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.66/767.50 = 146.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.66x = 767.50 × 146.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.66x = 112,401.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,401.56/511.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.68

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