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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.92, 774.04 and 150.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.92, 774.04 and 150.72 is: 226.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.92 : 774.04 = 150.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.92/774.04 = 150.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.92x = 774.04 × 150.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.92x = 116,663.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,663.31/515.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.13

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