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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.79, 770.73 and 148.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.79, 770.73 and 148.61 is: 222.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.79 : 770.73 = 148.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.79/770.73 = 148.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.79x = 770.73 × 148.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.79x = 114,537.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,537.60/513.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.93

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