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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.92, 767.72 and 146.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.92, 767.72 and 146.61 is: 219.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.92 : 767.72 = 146.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.92/767.72 = 146.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.92x = 767.72 × 146.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.92x = 112,555.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,555.80/511.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.87

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