Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606, 909 and 150
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 606, 909 and 150 is: 225
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
606 : 909 = 150 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
606/909 = 150/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
606x = 909 × 150 - Step 4: Simplify right side
606x = 136,350 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,350/606 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 225
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