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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.10, 607.73 and 145.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.10, 607.73 and 145.18 is: 217.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.10 : 607.73 = 145.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.10/607.73 = 145.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.10x = 607.73 × 145.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.10x = 88,230.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,230.24/405.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.80

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