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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.10, 636.15 and 150.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.10, 636.15 and 150.00 is: 225.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.10 : 636.15 = 150.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.10/636.15 = 150.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.10x = 636.15 × 150.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.10x = 95,420.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,420.40/424.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.00

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