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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.71, 770.33 and 148.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.71, 770.33 and 148.41 is: 222.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.71 : 770.33 = 148.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.71/770.33 = 148.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.71x = 770.33 × 148.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.71x = 114,325.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,325.05/513.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.55

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