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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.01, 770.97 and 148.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.01, 770.97 and 148.73 is: 223.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.01 : 770.97 = 148.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.01/770.97 = 148.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.01x = 770.97 × 148.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.01x = 114,666.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,666.37/514.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.08

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