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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.63, 773.37 and 150.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.63, 773.37 and 150.37 is: 225.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.63 : 773.37 = 150.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.63/773.37 = 150.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.63x = 773.37 × 150.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.63x = 116,291.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,291.65/515.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.53

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