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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.29, 841.88 and 150.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.29, 841.88 and 150.39 is: 225.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.29 : 841.88 = 150.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.29/841.88 = 150.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.29x = 841.88 × 150.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.29x = 126,610.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,610.71/561.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.57

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