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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.53, 768.93 and 147.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.53, 768.93 and 147.35 is: 221.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.53 : 768.93 = 147.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.53/768.93 = 147.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.53x = 768.93 × 147.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.53x = 113,297.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,297.25/512.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.06

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