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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.85, 770.70 and 148.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.85, 770.70 and 148.60 is: 222.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.85 : 770.70 = 148.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.85/770.70 = 148.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.85x = 770.70 × 148.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.85x = 114,526.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,526.02/513.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.88

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