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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.38, 770.06 and 148.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.38, 770.06 and 148.11 is: 222.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.38 : 770.06 = 148.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.38/770.06 = 148.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.38x = 770.06 × 148.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.38x = 114,053.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,053.96/513.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.17

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