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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.06, 636.14 and 150.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.06, 636.14 and 150.09 is: 225.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.06 : 636.14 = 150.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.06/636.14 = 150.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.06x = 636.14 × 150.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.06x = 95,478.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,478.25/424.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.15

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