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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.84, 608.68 and 149.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.84, 608.68 and 149.16 is: 223.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.84 : 608.68 = 149.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.84/608.68 = 149.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.84x = 608.68 × 149.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.84x = 90,790.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,790.71/405.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.71

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