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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.51, 768.74 and 147.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.51, 768.74 and 147.32 is: 220.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.51 : 768.74 = 147.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.51/768.74 = 147.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.51x = 768.74 × 147.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.51x = 113,246.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,246.93/512.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.97

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