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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.78, 770.80 and 148.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.78, 770.80 and 148.56 is: 222.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.78 : 770.80 = 148.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.78/770.80 = 148.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.78x = 770.80 × 148.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.78x = 114,509.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,509.31/513.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.88

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