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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.78, 609.86 and 150.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.78, 609.86 and 150.10 is: 225.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.78 : 609.86 = 150.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.78/609.86 = 150.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.78x = 609.86 × 150.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.78x = 91,539.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,539.99/406.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.04

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