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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.35, 768.65 and 147.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.35, 768.65 and 147.13 is: 220.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.35 : 768.65 = 147.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.35/768.65 = 147.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.35x = 768.65 × 147.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.35x = 113,091.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,091.47/512.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.73

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