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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.89, 607.59 and 148.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.89, 607.59 and 148.39 is: 222.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.89 : 607.59 = 148.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.89/607.59 = 148.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.89x = 607.59 × 148.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.89x = 90,160.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,160.28/404.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.68

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