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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.41, 773.21 and 150.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.41, 773.21 and 150.20 is: 225.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.41 : 773.21 = 150.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.41/773.21 = 150.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.41x = 773.21 × 150.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.41x = 116,138.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,138.45/515.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.33

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