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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.14, 769.68 and 147.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.14, 769.68 and 147.94 is: 221.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.14 : 769.68 = 147.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.14/769.68 = 147.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.14x = 769.68 × 147.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.14x = 113,864.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,864.54/513.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.90

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