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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.49, 773.01 and 150.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.49, 773.01 and 150.19 is: 225.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.49 : 773.01 = 150.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.49/773.01 = 150.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.49x = 773.01 × 150.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.49x = 116,098.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,098.37/515.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.22

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