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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.96, 773.75 and 150.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.96, 773.75 and 150.63 is: 225.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.96 : 773.75 = 150.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.96/773.75 = 150.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.96x = 773.75 × 150.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.96x = 116,549.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,549.21/515.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.89

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