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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.09, 611.97 and 148.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.09, 611.97 and 148.03 is: 221.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.09 : 611.97 = 148.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.09/611.97 = 148.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.09x = 611.97 × 148.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.09x = 90,589.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,589.92/408.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.99

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