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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.97, 607.54 and 144.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.97, 607.54 and 144.99 is: 217.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.97 : 607.54 = 144.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.97/607.54 = 144.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.97x = 607.54 × 144.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.97x = 88,087.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,087.22/404.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.52

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