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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.70, 608.60 and 145.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.70, 608.60 and 145.66 is: 218.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.70 : 608.60 = 145.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.70/608.60 = 145.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.70x = 608.60 × 145.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.70x = 88,648.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,648.68/405.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.51

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