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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.75, 774.96 and 151.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.75, 774.96 and 151.44 is: 227.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.75 : 774.96 = 151.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.75/774.96 = 151.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.75x = 774.96 × 151.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.75x = 117,359.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,359.94/516.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.11

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