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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.48, 768.76 and 147.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.48, 768.76 and 147.30 is: 220.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.48 : 768.76 = 147.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.48/768.76 = 147.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.48x = 768.76 × 147.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.48x = 113,238.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,238.35/512.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.96

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