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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.01, 841.48 and 150.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.01, 841.48 and 150.18 is: 225.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.01 : 841.48 = 150.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.01/841.48 = 150.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.01x = 841.48 × 150.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.01x = 126,373.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,373.47/561.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.26

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