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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.65, 773.49 and 150.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.65, 773.49 and 150.43 is: 225.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.65 : 773.49 = 150.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.65/773.49 = 150.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.65x = 773.49 × 150.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.65x = 116,356.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,356.10/515.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.65

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