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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.63, 770.37 and 148.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.63, 770.37 and 148.37 is: 222.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.63 : 770.37 = 148.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.63/770.37 = 148.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.63x = 770.37 × 148.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.63x = 114,301.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,301.72/513.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.54

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