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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.80, 767.52 and 146.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.80, 767.52 and 146.58 is: 219.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.80 : 767.52 = 146.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.80/767.52 = 146.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.80x = 767.52 × 146.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.80x = 112,503.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,503.08/511.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.82

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