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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.89, 637.40 and 150.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.89, 637.40 and 150.91 is: 226.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.89 : 637.40 = 150.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.89/637.40 = 150.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.89x = 637.40 × 150.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.89x = 96,190.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,190.03/424.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.39

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