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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.25, 772.90 and 150.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.25, 772.90 and 150.06 is: 225.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.25 : 772.90 = 150.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.25/772.90 = 150.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.25x = 772.90 × 150.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.25x = 115,983.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,983.90/515.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.10

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