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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.33, 773.17 and 150.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.33, 773.17 and 150.14 is: 225.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.33 : 773.17 = 150.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.33/773.17 = 150.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.33x = 773.17 × 150.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.33x = 116,079.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,079.50/515.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.25

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