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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.45, 770.09 and 148.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.45, 770.09 and 148.16 is: 222.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.45 : 770.09 = 148.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.45/770.09 = 148.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.45x = 770.09 × 148.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.45x = 114,091.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,091.94/513.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.21

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