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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.81, 607.15 and 144.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.81, 607.15 and 144.76 is: 217.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.81 : 607.15 = 144.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.81/607.15 = 144.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.81x = 607.15 × 144.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.81x = 87,893.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,893.95/404.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.12

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