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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.97, 768.10 and 146.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.97, 768.10 and 146.79 is: 220.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.97 : 768.10 = 146.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.97/768.10 = 146.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.97x = 768.10 × 146.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.97x = 112,749.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,749.03/511.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.22

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