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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.87, 636.00 and 150.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.87, 636.00 and 150.00 is: 225.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.87 : 636.00 = 150.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.87/636.00 = 150.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.87x = 636.00 × 150.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.87x = 95,397.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,397.05/423.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.06

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