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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.06, 769.60 and 147.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.06, 769.60 and 147.88 is: 221.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.06 : 769.60 = 147.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.06/769.60 = 147.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.06x = 769.60 × 147.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.06x = 113,805.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,805.27/513.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.82

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