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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.84, 769.24 and 147.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.84, 769.24 and 147.63 is: 221.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.84 : 769.24 = 147.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.84/769.24 = 147.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.84x = 769.24 × 147.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.84x = 113,562.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,562.90/512.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.44

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