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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.10, 774.27 and 150.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.10, 774.27 and 150.88 is: 226.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.10 : 774.27 = 150.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.10/774.27 = 150.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.10x = 774.27 × 150.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.10x = 116,821.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,821.86/516.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.36

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