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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.26, 918.38 and 150.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.26, 918.38 and 150.04 is: 225.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.26 : 918.38 = 150.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.26/918.38 = 150.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.26x = 918.38 × 150.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.26x = 137,788.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,788.39/612.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.05

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