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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.76, 767.66 and 146.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.76, 767.66 and 146.55 is: 219.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.76 : 767.66 = 146.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.76/767.66 = 146.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.76x = 767.66 × 146.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.76x = 112,500.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,500.57/511.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.83

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