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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.95, 608.97 and 146.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.95, 608.97 and 146.10 is: 219.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.95 : 608.97 = 146.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.95/608.97 = 146.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.95x = 608.97 × 146.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.95x = 88,970.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,970.52/405.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.17

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