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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.52, 771.60 and 149.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.52, 771.60 and 149.20 is: 223.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.52 : 771.60 = 149.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.52/771.60 = 149.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.52x = 771.60 × 149.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.52x = 115,122.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,122.72/514.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.75

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