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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.94, 612.05 and 148.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.94, 612.05 and 148.01 is: 222.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.94 : 612.05 = 148.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.94/612.05 = 148.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.94x = 612.05 × 148.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.94x = 90,585.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,585.72/407.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.06

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