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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.19, 609.53 and 149.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.19, 609.53 and 149.87 is: 224.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.19 : 609.53 = 149.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.19/609.53 = 149.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.19x = 609.53 × 149.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.19x = 91,349.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,349.51/406.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.89

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