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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.20, 775.71 and 151.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.20, 775.71 and 151.91 is: 227.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.20 : 775.71 = 151.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.20/775.71 = 151.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.20x = 775.71 × 151.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.20x = 117,834.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,834.23/517.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.83

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