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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.91, 606.06 and 144.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.91, 606.06 and 144.03 is: 216.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.91 : 606.06 = 144.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.91/606.06 = 144.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.91x = 606.06 × 144.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.91x = 87,290.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,290.82/403.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.12

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