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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.15, 768.23 and 146.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.15, 768.23 and 146.94 is: 220.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.15 : 768.23 = 146.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.15/768.23 = 146.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.15x = 768.23 × 146.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.15x = 112,883.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,883.72/512.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.41

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