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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.67, 767.32 and 146.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.67, 767.32 and 146.36 is: 219.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.67 : 767.32 = 146.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.67/767.32 = 146.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.67x = 767.32 × 146.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.67x = 112,303.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,303.01/511.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.48

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