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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.93, 769.50 and 147.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.93, 769.50 and 147.69 is: 221.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.93 : 769.50 = 147.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.93/769.50 = 147.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.93x = 769.50 × 147.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.93x = 113,647.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,647.46/512.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.56

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