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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.07, 775.65 and 151.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.07, 775.65 and 151.89 is: 227.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.07 : 775.65 = 151.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.07/775.65 = 151.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.07x = 775.65 × 151.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.07x = 117,813.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,813.48/517.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.85

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