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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.79, 769.20 and 147.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.79, 769.20 and 147.58 is: 221.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.79 : 769.20 = 147.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.79/769.20 = 147.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.79x = 769.20 × 147.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.79x = 113,518.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,518.54/512.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.37

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