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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.27, 745.97 and 150.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.27, 745.97 and 150.61 is: 225.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.27 : 745.97 = 150.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.27/745.97 = 150.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.27x = 745.97 × 150.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.27x = 112,350.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,350.54/497.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.93

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