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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.89, 767.85 and 146.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.89, 767.85 and 146.68 is: 220.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.89 : 767.85 = 146.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.89/767.85 = 146.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.89x = 767.85 × 146.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.89x = 112,629.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,629.75/511.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.03

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