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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.99, 774 and 150.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.99, 774 and 150.74 is: 226.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.99 : 774 = 150.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.99/774 = 150.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.99x = 774 × 150.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.99x = 116,672.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,672.76/515.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.11

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