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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.14, 769.70 and 147.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.14, 769.70 and 147.92 is: 221.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.14 : 769.70 = 147.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.14/769.70 = 147.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.14x = 769.70 × 147.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.14x = 113,850.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,850.55/513.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.87

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