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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.16, 687.27 and 150.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.16, 687.27 and 150.00 is: 225.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.16 : 687.27 = 150.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.16/687.27 = 150.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.16x = 687.27 × 150.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.16x = 103,091.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,091.51/458.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.01

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