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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.51, 773.40 and 150.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.51, 773.40 and 150.30 is: 225.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.51 : 773.40 = 150.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.51/773.40 = 150.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.51x = 773.40 × 150.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.51x = 116,241.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,241.27/515.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.49

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