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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.66, 777.83 and 148.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.66, 777.83 and 148.44 is: 222.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.66 : 777.83 = 148.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.66/777.83 = 148.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.66x = 777.83 × 148.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.66x = 115,459.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,459.85/518.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.61

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