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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.02, 768 and 146.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.02, 768 and 146.80 is: 220.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.02 : 768 = 146.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.02/768 = 146.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.02x = 768 × 146.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.02x = 112,742.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,742.40/512.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.19

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