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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.50, 842.19 and 150.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.50, 842.19 and 150.67 is: 225.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.50 : 842.19 = 150.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.50/842.19 = 150.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.50x = 842.19 × 150.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.50x = 126,892.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,892.77/561.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.99

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