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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.30, 774.39 and 151.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.30, 774.39 and 151.08 is: 226.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.30 : 774.39 = 151.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.30/774.39 = 151.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.30x = 774.39 × 151.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.30x = 116,994.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,994.84/516.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.60

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