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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.94, 773.88 and 150.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.94, 773.88 and 150.72 is: 226.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.94 : 773.88 = 150.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.94/773.88 = 150.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.94x = 773.88 × 150.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.94x = 116,639.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,639.19/515.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.07

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