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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.21, 778.58 and 148.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.21, 778.58 and 148.93 is: 223.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.21 : 778.58 = 148.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.21/778.58 = 148.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.21x = 778.58 × 148.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.21x = 115,951.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,951.53/519.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.32

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