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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.37, 772.95 and 150.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.37, 772.95 and 150.18 is: 225.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.37 : 772.95 = 150.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.37/772.95 = 150.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.37x = 772.95 × 150.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.37x = 116,081.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,081.63/515.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.24

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