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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.26, 841.92 and 150.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.26, 841.92 and 150.38 is: 225.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.26 : 841.92 = 150.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.26/841.92 = 150.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.26x = 841.92 × 150.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.26x = 126,607.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,607.18/561.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.58

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