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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.32, 771.54 and 149.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.32, 771.54 and 149.11 is: 223.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.32 : 771.54 = 149.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.32/771.54 = 149.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.32x = 771.54 × 149.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.32x = 115,044.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,044.33/514.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.68

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