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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.88, 773.93 and 150.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.88, 773.93 and 150.64 is: 225.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.88 : 773.93 = 150.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.88/773.93 = 150.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.88x = 773.93 × 150.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.88x = 116,584.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,584.71/515.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.99

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