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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.12, 636 and 150.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.12, 636 and 150.16 is: 225.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.12 : 636 = 150.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.12/636 = 150.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.12x = 636 × 150.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.12x = 95,501.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,501.76/424.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.18

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