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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.99, 772.49 and 149.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.99, 772.49 and 149.79 is: 224.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.99 : 772.49 = 149.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.99/772.49 = 149.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.99x = 772.49 × 149.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.99x = 115,711.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,711.09/514.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.69

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