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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.25, 712.75 and 150.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.25, 712.75 and 150.62 is: 225.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.25 : 712.75 = 150.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.25/712.75 = 150.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.25x = 712.75 × 150.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.25x = 107,350.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,350.09/475.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.88

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