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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.86, 607.29 and 148.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.86, 607.29 and 148.36 is: 222.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.86 : 607.29 = 148.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.86/607.29 = 148.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.86x = 607.29 × 148.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.86x = 90,097.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,097.54/404.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.54

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