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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.27, 769.81 and 147.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.27, 769.81 and 147.98 is: 221.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.27 : 769.81 = 147.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.27/769.81 = 147.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.27x = 769.81 × 147.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.27x = 113,916.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,916.48/513.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.94

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