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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.21, 774.45 and 151.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.21, 774.45 and 151.01 is: 226.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.21 : 774.45 = 151.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.21/774.45 = 151.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.21x = 774.45 × 151.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.21x = 116,949.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,949.69/516.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.55

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