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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512, 767.92 and 146.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512, 767.92 and 146.76 is: 220.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512 : 767.92 = 146.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512/767.92 = 146.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512x = 767.92 × 146.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512x = 112,699.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,699.94/512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.12

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