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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.04, 778.47 and 148.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.04, 778.47 and 148.87 is: 223.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.04 : 778.47 = 148.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.04/778.47 = 148.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.04x = 778.47 × 148.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.04x = 115,890.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,890.83/519.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.28

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