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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.98, 637.19 and 150.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.98, 637.19 and 150.93 is: 226.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.98 : 637.19 = 150.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.98/637.19 = 150.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.98x = 637.19 × 150.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.98x = 96,168.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,168.63/424.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.29

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