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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.34, 771.53 and 149.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.34, 771.53 and 149.12 is: 223.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.34 : 771.53 = 149.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.34/771.53 = 149.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.34x = 771.53 × 149.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.34x = 115,045.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,045.95/514.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.68

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