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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.24, 768.41 and 147.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.24, 768.41 and 147.00 is: 220.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.24 : 768.41 = 147.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.24/768.41 = 147.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.24x = 768.41 × 147.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.24x = 112,953.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,953.44/512.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.51

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