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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.99, 841.42 and 150.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.99, 841.42 and 150.15 is: 225.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.99 : 841.42 = 150.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.99/841.42 = 150.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.99x = 841.42 × 150.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.99x = 126,342.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,342.56/560.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.21

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