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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.93, 607.48 and 144.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.93, 607.48 and 144.97 is: 217.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.93 : 607.48 = 144.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.93/607.48 = 144.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.93x = 607.48 × 144.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.93x = 88,064.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,064.49/404.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.48

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