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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.23, 769.77 and 148.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.23, 769.77 and 148.01 is: 221.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.23 : 769.77 = 148.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.23/769.77 = 148.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.23x = 769.77 × 148.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.23x = 113,929.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,929.81/513.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.99

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