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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.69, 773.65 and 150.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.69, 773.65 and 150.47 is: 225.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.69 : 773.65 = 150.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.69/773.65 = 150.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.69x = 773.65 × 150.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.69x = 116,407.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,407.25/515.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.73

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