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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.61, 770.54 and 148.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.61, 770.54 and 148.42 is: 222.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.61 : 770.54 = 148.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.61/770.54 = 148.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.61x = 770.54 × 148.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.61x = 114,363.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,363.55/513.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.67

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