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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.94, 774.03 and 150.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.94, 774.03 and 150.75 is: 226.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.94 : 774.03 = 150.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.94/774.03 = 150.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.94x = 774.03 × 150.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.94x = 116,685.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,685.02/515.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.16

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