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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.55, 768.96 and 147.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.55, 768.96 and 147.33 is: 221.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.55 : 768.96 = 147.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.55/768.96 = 147.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.55x = 768.96 × 147.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.55x = 113,290.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,290.88/512.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.03

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