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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.22, 769.70 and 147.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.22, 769.70 and 147.91 is: 221.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.22 : 769.70 = 147.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.22/769.70 = 147.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.22x = 769.70 × 147.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.22x = 113,846.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,846.33/513.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.83

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