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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.60, 773.51 and 150.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.60, 773.51 and 150.36 is: 225.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.60 : 773.51 = 150.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.60/773.51 = 150.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.60x = 773.51 × 150.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.60x = 116,303.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,303.61/515.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.57

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