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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.02, 771.15 and 148.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.02, 771.15 and 148.80 is: 223.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.02 : 771.15 = 148.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.02/771.15 = 148.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.02x = 771.15 × 148.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.02x = 114,747.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,747.12/514.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.23

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