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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.67, 767.49 and 146.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.67, 767.49 and 146.40 is: 219.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.67 : 767.49 = 146.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.67/767.49 = 146.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.67x = 767.49 × 146.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.67x = 112,360.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,360.54/511.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.60

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