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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.03, 774.09 and 150.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.03, 774.09 and 150.87 is: 226.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.03 : 774.09 = 150.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.03/774.09 = 150.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.03x = 774.09 × 150.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.03x = 116,786.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,786.96/516.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.32

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