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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.51, 433.76 and 150.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.51, 433.76 and 150.50 is: 225.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.51 : 433.76 = 150.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.51/433.76 = 150.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.51x = 433.76 × 150.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.51x = 65,281.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,281.21/289.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.49

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