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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.56, 601.97 and 145

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.56, 601.97 and 145 is: 217.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.56 : 601.97 = 145 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.56/601.97 = 145/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.56x = 601.97 × 145
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.56x = 87,285.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,285.65/401.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.37

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