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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.51, 842.31 and 150.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.51, 842.31 and 150.66 is: 226.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.51 : 842.31 = 150.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.51/842.31 = 150.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.51x = 842.31 × 150.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.51x = 126,902.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,902.42/561.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.00

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