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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.15, 768.19 and 146.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.15, 768.19 and 146.90 is: 220.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.15 : 768.19 = 146.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.15/768.19 = 146.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.15x = 768.19 × 146.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.15x = 112,847.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,847.11/512.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.34

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