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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.37, 770.19 and 148.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.37, 770.19 and 148.19 is: 222.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.37 : 770.19 = 148.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.37/770.19 = 148.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.37x = 770.19 × 148.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.37x = 114,130.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,130.61/513.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.32

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