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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.48, 769.98 and 148.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.48, 769.98 and 148.19 is: 222.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.48 : 769.98 = 148.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.48/769.98 = 148.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.48x = 769.98 × 148.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.48x = 114,099.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,099.49/513.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.21

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