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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.78, 610.20 and 150.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.78, 610.20 and 150.28 is: 225.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.78 : 610.20 = 150.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.78/610.20 = 150.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.78x = 610.20 × 150.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.78x = 91,700.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,700.86/406.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.43

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