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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.94, 841.38 and 150.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.94, 841.38 and 150.09 is: 225.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.94 : 841.38 = 150.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.94/841.38 = 150.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.94x = 841.38 × 150.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.94x = 126,282.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,282.72/560.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.13

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