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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.26, 771.26 and 148.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.26, 771.26 and 148.95 is: 223.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.26 : 771.26 = 148.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.26/771.26 = 148.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.26x = 771.26 × 148.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.26x = 114,878.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,878.43/514.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.39

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