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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.96, 773.93 and 150.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.96, 773.93 and 150.77 is: 226.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.96 : 773.93 = 150.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.96/773.93 = 150.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.96x = 773.93 × 150.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.96x = 116,687.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,687.74/515.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.16

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