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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.91, 773.87 and 150.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.91, 773.87 and 150.71 is: 226.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.91 : 773.87 = 150.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.91/773.87 = 150.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.91x = 773.87 × 150.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.91x = 116,625.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,625.32/515.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.06

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