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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.40, 768.39 and 147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.40, 768.39 and 147.12 is: 220.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.40 : 768.39 = 147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.40/768.39 = 147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.40x = 768.39 × 147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.40x = 113,045.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,045.54/512.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.62

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