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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.87, 770.94 and 148.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.87, 770.94 and 148.69 is: 223.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.87 : 770.94 = 148.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.87/770.94 = 148.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.87x = 770.94 × 148.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.87x = 114,631.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,631.07/513.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.07

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