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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.03, 841.50 and 150.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.03, 841.50 and 150.20 is: 225.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.03 : 841.50 = 150.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.03/841.50 = 150.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.03x = 841.50 × 150.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.03x = 126,389.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,389.09/561.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.28

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