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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.69, 778.06 and 148.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.69, 778.06 and 148.47 is: 222.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.69 : 778.06 = 148.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.69/778.06 = 148.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.69x = 778.06 × 148.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.69x = 115,518.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,518.57/518.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.71

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