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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.14, 775.54 and 151.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.14, 775.54 and 151.94 is: 227.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.14 : 775.54 = 151.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.14/775.54 = 151.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.14x = 775.54 × 151.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.14x = 117,835.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,835.55/517.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.86

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