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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.31, 768.59 and 147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.31, 768.59 and 147.12 is: 220.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.31 : 768.59 = 147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.31/768.59 = 147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.31x = 768.59 × 147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.31x = 113,074.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,074.23/512.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.71

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