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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.64, 842.46 and 150.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.64, 842.46 and 150.76 is: 226.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.64 : 842.46 = 150.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.64/842.46 = 150.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.64x = 842.46 × 150.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.64x = 127,009.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,009.27/561.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.14

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