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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.52, 771.83 and 149.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.52, 771.83 and 149.31 is: 223.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.52 : 771.83 = 149.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.52/771.83 = 149.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.52x = 771.83 × 149.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.52x = 115,241.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,241.75/514.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.98

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