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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.44, 770.01 and 148.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.44, 770.01 and 148.23 is: 222.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.44 : 770.01 = 148.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.44/770.01 = 148.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.44x = 770.01 × 148.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.44x = 114,138.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,138.03/513.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.30

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