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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.31, 769.95 and 148.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.31, 769.95 and 148.09 is: 222.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.31 : 769.95 = 148.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.31/769.95 = 148.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.31x = 769.95 × 148.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.31x = 114,021.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,021.90/513.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.13

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