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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.25, 609.47 and 149.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.25, 609.47 and 149.75 is: 224.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.25 : 609.47 = 149.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.25/609.47 = 149.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.25x = 609.47 × 149.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.25x = 91,268.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,268.13/406.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.66

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