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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.20, 774.12 and 150.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.20, 774.12 and 150.89 is: 226.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.20 : 774.12 = 150.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.20/774.12 = 150.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.20x = 774.12 × 150.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.20x = 116,806.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,806.97/516.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.28

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