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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.83, 767.68 and 146.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.83, 767.68 and 146.65 is: 219.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.83 : 767.68 = 146.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.83/767.68 = 146.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.83x = 767.68 × 146.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.83x = 112,580.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,580.27/511.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.96

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