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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.24, 768.26 and 146.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.24, 768.26 and 146.98 is: 220.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.24 : 768.26 = 146.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.24/768.26 = 146.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.24x = 768.26 × 146.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.24x = 112,918.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,918.85/512.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.44

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