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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.90, 663.88 and 150.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.90, 663.88 and 150.12 is: 225.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.90 : 663.88 = 150.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.90/663.88 = 150.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.90x = 663.88 × 150.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.90x = 99,661.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,661.67/442.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.02

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