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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.97, 767.96 and 146.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.97, 767.96 and 146.76 is: 220.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.97 : 767.96 = 146.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.97/767.96 = 146.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.97x = 767.96 × 146.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.97x = 112,702.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,702.75/511.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.14

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