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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.48, 770.36 and 148.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.48, 770.36 and 148.29 is: 222.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.48 : 770.36 = 148.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.48/770.36 = 148.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.48x = 770.36 × 148.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.48x = 114,235.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,235.94/513.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.47

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