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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.12, 774.08 and 150.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.12, 774.08 and 150.93 is: 226.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.12 : 774.08 = 150.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.12/774.08 = 150.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.12x = 774.08 × 150.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.12x = 116,831.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,831.14/516.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.36

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