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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.14, 712.80 and 150.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.14, 712.80 and 150.50 is: 225.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.14 : 712.80 = 150.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.14/712.80 = 150.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.14x = 712.80 × 150.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.14x = 107,276.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,276.40/475.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.78

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