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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.77, 770.59 and 148.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.77, 770.59 and 148.60 is: 222.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.77 : 770.59 = 148.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.77/770.59 = 148.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.77x = 770.59 × 148.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.77x = 114,505.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,505.08/513.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.87

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