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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.08, 771.28 and 148.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.08, 771.28 and 148.92 is: 223.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.08 : 771.28 = 148.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.08/771.28 = 148.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.08x = 771.28 × 148.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.08x = 114,859.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,859.02/514.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.43

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