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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.41, 788.03 and 150.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.41, 788.03 and 150.14 is: 225.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.41 : 788.03 = 150.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.41/788.03 = 150.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.41x = 788.03 × 150.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.41x = 118,313.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,313.37/525.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.18

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