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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.31, 609.41 and 149.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.31, 609.41 and 149.75 is: 224.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.31 : 609.41 = 149.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.31/609.41 = 149.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.31x = 609.41 × 149.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.31x = 91,258.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,258.40/406.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.60

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