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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.16, 768.38 and 146.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.16, 768.38 and 146.94 is: 220.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.16 : 768.38 = 146.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.16/768.38 = 146.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.16x = 768.38 × 146.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.16x = 112,905.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,905.02/512.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.45

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