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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.25, 775.74 and 152.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.25, 775.74 and 152.07 is: 228.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.25 : 775.74 = 152.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.25/775.74 = 152.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.25x = 775.74 × 152.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.25x = 117,964.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,964.44/517.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.06

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