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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.35, 768.40 and 147.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.35, 768.40 and 147.10 is: 220.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.35 : 768.40 = 147.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.35/768.40 = 147.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.35x = 768.40 × 147.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.35x = 113,031.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,031.64/512.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.61

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