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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.18, 612.25 and 100.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.18, 612.25 and 100.03 is: 150.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.18 : 612.25 = 100.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.18/612.25 = 100.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.18x = 612.25 × 100.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.18x = 61,243.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,243.37/408.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.04

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