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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.44, 770.13 and 148.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.44, 770.13 and 148.22 is: 222.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.44 : 770.13 = 148.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.44/770.13 = 148.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.44x = 770.13 × 148.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.44x = 114,144.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,144.82/513.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.32

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