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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516, 774.03 and 150.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516, 774.03 and 150.82 is: 226.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516 : 774.03 = 150.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516/774.03 = 150.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516x = 774.03 × 150.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516x = 116,734.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,734.58/516
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.23

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