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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.81, 608.66 and 149.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.81, 608.66 and 149.25 is: 223.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.81 : 608.66 = 149.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.81/608.66 = 149.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.81x = 608.66 × 149.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.81x = 90,841.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,841.76/405.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.85

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