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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.01, 607.44 and 144.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.01, 607.44 and 144.95 is: 217.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.01 : 607.44 = 144.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.01/607.44 = 144.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.01x = 607.44 × 144.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.01x = 88,048.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,048.43/405.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.40

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