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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.18, 607.41 and 148.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.18, 607.41 and 148.62 is: 222.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.18 : 607.41 = 148.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.18/607.41 = 148.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.18x = 607.41 × 148.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.18x = 90,273.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,273.27/405.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.80

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