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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.07, 609.10 and 149.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.07, 609.10 and 149.57 is: 224.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.07 : 609.10 = 149.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.07/609.10 = 149.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.07x = 609.10 × 149.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.07x = 91,100.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,100.04/406.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.35

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