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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.26, 687.50 and 150.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.26, 687.50 and 150.10 is: 225.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.26 : 687.50 = 150.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.26/687.50 = 150.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.26x = 687.50 × 150.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.26x = 103,193.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,193.75/458.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.19

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