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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.27, 774.44 and 151.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.27, 774.44 and 151.05 is: 226.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.27 : 774.44 = 151.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.27/774.44 = 151.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.27x = 774.44 × 151.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.27x = 116,978.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,978.41/516.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.58

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