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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.84, 773.87 and 150.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.84, 773.87 and 150.60 is: 225.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.84 : 773.87 = 150.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.84/773.87 = 150.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.84x = 773.87 × 150.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.84x = 116,543.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,543.47/515.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.93

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