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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.63, 608.44 and 149.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.63, 608.44 and 149.13 is: 223.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.63 : 608.44 = 149.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.63/608.44 = 149.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.63x = 608.44 × 149.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.63x = 90,736.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,736.66/405.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.69

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