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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.15, 775.85 and 151.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.15, 775.85 and 151.93 is: 227.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.15 : 775.85 = 151.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.15/775.85 = 151.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.15x = 775.85 × 151.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.15x = 117,875.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,875.96/517.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.93

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