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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.11, 604.67 and 146.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.11, 604.67 and 146.61 is: 219.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.11 : 604.67 = 146.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.11/604.67 = 146.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.11x = 604.67 × 146.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.11x = 88,649.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,649.94/403.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.92

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