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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.06, 607.43 and 148.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.06, 607.43 and 148.58 is: 222.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.06 : 607.43 = 148.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.06/607.43 = 148.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.06x = 607.43 × 148.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.06x = 90,251.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,251.95/405.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.81

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