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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.35, 772.95 and 150.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.35, 772.95 and 150.10 is: 225.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.35 : 772.95 = 150.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.35/772.95 = 150.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.35x = 772.95 × 150.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.35x = 116,019.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,019.80/515.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.13

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