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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.35, 771.45 and 149.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.35, 771.45 and 149.10 is: 223.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.35 : 771.45 = 149.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.35/771.45 = 149.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.35x = 771.45 × 149.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.35x = 115,023.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,023.20/514.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.63

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