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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.55, 768.84 and 147.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.55, 768.84 and 147.36 is: 221.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.55 : 768.84 = 147.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.55/768.84 = 147.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.55x = 768.84 × 147.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.55x = 113,296.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,296.26/512.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.04

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