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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.96, 767.84 and 146.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.96, 767.84 and 146.76 is: 220.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.96 : 767.84 = 146.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.96/767.84 = 146.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.96x = 767.84 × 146.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.96x = 112,688.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,688.20/511.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.11

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