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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.80, 770.75 and 148.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.80, 770.75 and 148.58 is: 222.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.80 : 770.75 = 148.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.80/770.75 = 148.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.80x = 770.75 × 148.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.80x = 114,516.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,516.89/513.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.88

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