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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.97, 609.03 and 145.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.97, 609.03 and 145.93 is: 218.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.97 : 609.03 = 145.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.97/609.03 = 145.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.97x = 609.03 × 145.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.97x = 88,875.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,875.75/405.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.92

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