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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.73, 611.70 and 144.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.73, 611.70 and 144.18 is: 216.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.73 : 611.70 = 144.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.73/611.70 = 144.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.73x = 611.70 × 144.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.73x = 88,194.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,194.91/407.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.31

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