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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.02, 774.15 and 150.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.02, 774.15 and 150.80 is: 226.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.02 : 774.15 = 150.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.02/774.15 = 150.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.02x = 774.15 × 150.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.02x = 116,741.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,741.82/516.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.24

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