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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.98, 607.40 and 144.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.98, 607.40 and 144.94 is: 217.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.98 : 607.40 = 144.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.98/607.40 = 144.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.98x = 607.40 × 144.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.98x = 88,034.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,034.04/404.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.38

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