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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.68, 609.66 and 150.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.68, 609.66 and 150.12 is: 225.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.68 : 609.66 = 150.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.68/609.66 = 150.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.68x = 609.66 × 150.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.68x = 91,522.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,522.16/406.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.05

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