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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.87, 445.53 and 150.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.87, 445.53 and 150.77 is: 226.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.87 : 445.53 = 150.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.87/445.53 = 150.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.87x = 445.53 × 150.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.87x = 67,172.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,172.56/296.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.27

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