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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513, 769.48 and 147.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513, 769.48 and 147.75 is: 221.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513 : 769.48 = 147.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513/769.48 = 147.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513x = 769.48 × 147.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513x = 113,690.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,690.67/513
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.62

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