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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.25, 604.88 and 146.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.25, 604.88 and 146.75 is: 220.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.25 : 604.88 = 146.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.25/604.88 = 146.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.25x = 604.88 × 146.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.25x = 88,765.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,765.41/403.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.13

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