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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.06, 841.56 and 150.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.06, 841.56 and 150.21 is: 225.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.06 : 841.56 = 150.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.06/841.56 = 150.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.06x = 841.56 × 150.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.06x = 126,410.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,410.73/561.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.31

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