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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.66, 769.04 and 147.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.66, 769.04 and 147.47 is: 221.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.66 : 769.04 = 147.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.66/769.04 = 147.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.66x = 769.04 × 147.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.66x = 113,405.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,405.75/512.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.21

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