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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.84, 610.18 and 150.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.84, 610.18 and 150.16 is: 225.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.84 : 610.18 = 150.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.84/610.18 = 150.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.84x = 610.18 × 150.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.84x = 91,624.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,624.63/406.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.21

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