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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.31, 771.35 and 149.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.31, 771.35 and 149.02 is: 223.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.31 : 771.35 = 149.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.31/771.35 = 149.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.31x = 771.35 × 149.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.31x = 114,943.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,943.90/514.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.49

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