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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.11, 606.17 and 144.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.11, 606.17 and 144.10 is: 216.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.11 : 606.17 = 144.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.11/606.17 = 144.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.11x = 606.17 × 144.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.11x = 87,349.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,349.10/404.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.15

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