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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.37, 769.89 and 148.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.37, 769.89 and 148.18 is: 222.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.37 : 769.89 = 148.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.37/769.89 = 148.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.37x = 769.89 × 148.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.37x = 114,082.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,082.30/513.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.22

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