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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.21, 772.85 and 150.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.21, 772.85 and 150.02 is: 225.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.21 : 772.85 = 150.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.21/772.85 = 150.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.21x = 772.85 × 150.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.21x = 115,942.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,942.96/515.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.04

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