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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.40, 771.70 and 149.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.40, 771.70 and 149.20 is: 223.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.40 : 771.70 = 149.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.40/771.70 = 149.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.40x = 771.70 × 149.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.40x = 115,137.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,137.64/514.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.83

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