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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.62, 918.94 and 150.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.62, 918.94 and 150.41 is: 225.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.62 : 918.94 = 150.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.62/918.94 = 150.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.62x = 918.94 × 150.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.62x = 138,217.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,217.77/612.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.62

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