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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.95, 767.97 and 146.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.95, 767.97 and 146.78 is: 220.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.95 : 767.97 = 146.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.95/767.97 = 146.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.95x = 767.97 × 146.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.95x = 112,721.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,721.68/511.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.18

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