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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.14, 606.27 and 144.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.14, 606.27 and 144.13 is: 216.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.14 : 606.27 = 144.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.14/606.27 = 144.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.14x = 606.27 × 144.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.14x = 87,381.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,381.70/404.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.22

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