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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.08, 607.62 and 145.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.08, 607.62 and 145.10 is: 217.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.08 : 607.62 = 145.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.08/607.62 = 145.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.08x = 607.62 × 145.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.08x = 88,165.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,165.66/405.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.65

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