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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.81, 769.22 and 147.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.81, 769.22 and 147.51 is: 221.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.81 : 769.22 = 147.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.81/769.22 = 147.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.81x = 769.22 × 147.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.81x = 113,466.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,466.90/512.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.27

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