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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.02, 607.32 and 144.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.02, 607.32 and 144.92 is: 217.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.02 : 607.32 = 144.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.02/607.32 = 144.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.02x = 607.32 × 144.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.02x = 88,012.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,012.81/405.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.30

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