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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.17, 768.34 and 147.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.17, 768.34 and 147.07 is: 220.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.17 : 768.34 = 147.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.17/768.34 = 147.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.17x = 768.34 × 147.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.17x = 112,995.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,995.76/512.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.62

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