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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405, 607.56 and 148.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405, 607.56 and 148.56 is: 222.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405 : 607.56 = 148.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405/607.56 = 148.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405x = 607.56 × 148.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405x = 90,259.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,259.11/405
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.86

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