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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.97, 607.26 and 144.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.97, 607.26 and 144.90 is: 217.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.97 : 607.26 = 144.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.97/607.26 = 144.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.97x = 607.26 × 144.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.97x = 87,991.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,991.97/404.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.28

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