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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.30, 768.30 and 147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.30, 768.30 and 147.12 is: 220.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.30 : 768.30 = 147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.30/768.30 = 147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.30x = 768.30 × 147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.30x = 113,032.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,032.30/512.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.64

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