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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.76, 769.26 and 147.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.76, 769.26 and 147.54 is: 221.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.76 : 769.26 = 147.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.76/769.26 = 147.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.76x = 769.26 × 147.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.76x = 113,495.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,495.88/512.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.34

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