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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.23, 841.84 and 150.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.23, 841.84 and 150.37 is: 225.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.23 : 841.84 = 150.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.23/841.84 = 150.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.23x = 841.84 × 150.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.23x = 126,582.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,582.52/561.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.55

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