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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.36, 687.06 and 150.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.36, 687.06 and 150.13 is: 225.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.36 : 687.06 = 150.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.36/687.06 = 150.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.36x = 687.06 × 150.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.36x = 103,148.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,148.61/458.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.04

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