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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.91, 607.19 and 144.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.91, 607.19 and 144.97 is: 217.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.91 : 607.19 = 144.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.91/607.19 = 144.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.91x = 607.19 × 144.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.91x = 88,024.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,024.33/404.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.39

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