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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.60, 663.90 and 150.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.60, 663.90 and 150.13 is: 225.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.60 : 663.90 = 150.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.60/663.90 = 150.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.60x = 663.90 × 150.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.60x = 99,668.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,668.90/442.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.19

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