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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.54, 774.92 and 151.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.54, 774.92 and 151.30 is: 226.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.54 : 774.92 = 151.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.54/774.92 = 151.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.54x = 774.92 × 151.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.54x = 117,246.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,246.74/516.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.98

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