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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.67, 607.20 and 144.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.67, 607.20 and 144.89 is: 217.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.67 : 607.20 = 144.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.67/607.20 = 144.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.67x = 607.20 × 144.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.67x = 87,975.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,975.91/404.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.40

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