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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.03, 606.15 and 144.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.03, 606.15 and 144.09 is: 216.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.03 : 606.15 = 144.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.03/606.15 = 144.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.03x = 606.15 × 144.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.03x = 87,337.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,337.12/404.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.17

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