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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516, 774.07 and 150.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516, 774.07 and 150.74 is: 226.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516 : 774.07 = 150.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516/774.07 = 150.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516x = 774.07 × 150.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516x = 116,683.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,683.31/516
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.13

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