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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.85, 767.67 and 146.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.85, 767.67 and 146.54 is: 219.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.85 : 767.67 = 146.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.85/767.67 = 146.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.85x = 767.67 × 146.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.85x = 112,496.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,496.28/511.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.78

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