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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.61, 770.43 and 148.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.61, 770.43 and 148.43 is: 222.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.61 : 770.43 = 148.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.61/770.43 = 148.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.61x = 770.43 × 148.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.61x = 114,354.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,354.92/513.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.65

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