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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.93, 608.98 and 145.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.93, 608.98 and 145.97 is: 218.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.93 : 608.98 = 145.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.93/608.98 = 145.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.93x = 608.98 × 145.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.93x = 88,892.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,892.81/405.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.99

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