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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.69, 767.60 and 146.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.69, 767.60 and 146.48 is: 219.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.69 : 767.60 = 146.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.69/767.60 = 146.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.69x = 767.60 × 146.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.69x = 112,439.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,439.78/511.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.74

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