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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.55, 771.96 and 149.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.55, 771.96 and 149.33 is: 224.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.55 : 771.96 = 149.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.55/771.96 = 149.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.55x = 771.96 × 149.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.55x = 115,276.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,276.79/514.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.03

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