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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.41, 768.60 and 147.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.41, 768.60 and 147.21 is: 220.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.41 : 768.60 = 147.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.41/768.60 = 147.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.41x = 768.60 × 147.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.41x = 113,145.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,145.61/512.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.81

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