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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.52, 768.78 and 147.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.52, 768.78 and 147.31 is: 220.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.52 : 768.78 = 147.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.52/768.78 = 147.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.52x = 768.78 × 147.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.52x = 113,248.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,248.25/512.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.96

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