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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.22, 768.28 and 146.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.22, 768.28 and 146.95 is: 220.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.22 : 768.28 = 146.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.22/768.28 = 146.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.22x = 768.28 × 146.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.22x = 112,898.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,898.75/512.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.41

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