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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.84, 773.89 and 150.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.84, 773.89 and 150.63 is: 225.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.84 : 773.89 = 150.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.84/773.89 = 150.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.84x = 773.89 × 150.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.84x = 116,567.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,567.77/515.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.98

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