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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.60, 609.90 and 150.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.60, 609.90 and 150.04 is: 225.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.60 : 609.90 = 150.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.60/609.90 = 150.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.60x = 609.90 × 150.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.60x = 91,509.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,509.40/406.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.06

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