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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.76, 767.62 and 146.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.76, 767.62 and 146.50 is: 219.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.76 : 767.62 = 146.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.76/767.62 = 146.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.76x = 767.62 × 146.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.76x = 112,456.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,456.33/511.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.74

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