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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.31, 602.06 and 144.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.31, 602.06 and 144.81 is: 217.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.31 : 602.06 = 144.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.31/602.06 = 144.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.31x = 602.06 × 144.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.31x = 87,185.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,185.81/401.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.25

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