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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.46, 772.99 and 150.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.46, 772.99 and 150.13 is: 225.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.46 : 772.99 = 150.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.46/772.99 = 150.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.46x = 772.99 × 150.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.46x = 116,048.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,048.99/515.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.14

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