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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.66, 770.60 and 148.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.66, 770.60 and 148.45 is: 222.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.66 : 770.60 = 148.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.66/770.60 = 148.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.66x = 770.60 × 148.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.66x = 114,395.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,395.57/513.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.71

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