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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.07, 769.61 and 147.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.07, 769.61 and 147.89 is: 221.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.07 : 769.61 = 147.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.07/769.61 = 147.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.07x = 769.61 × 147.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.07x = 113,813.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,813.04/513.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.83

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