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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.28, 777.47 and 148.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.28, 777.47 and 148.11 is: 222.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.28 : 777.47 = 148.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.28/777.47 = 148.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.28x = 777.47 × 148.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.28x = 115,150.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,150.34/518.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.18

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