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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.50, 770.16 and 148.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.50, 770.16 and 148.34 is: 222.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.50 : 770.16 = 148.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.50/770.16 = 148.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.50x = 770.16 × 148.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.50x = 114,245.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,245.53/513.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.48

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