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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.31, 607.91 and 145.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.31, 607.91 and 145.27 is: 217.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.31 : 607.91 = 145.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.31/607.91 = 145.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.31x = 607.91 × 145.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.31x = 88,307.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,307.32/405.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.88

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