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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.11, 841.59 and 150.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.11, 841.59 and 150.28 is: 225.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.11 : 841.59 = 150.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.11/841.59 = 150.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.11x = 841.59 × 150.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.11x = 126,472.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,472.04/561.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.40

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