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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.11, 611.97 and 148.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.11, 611.97 and 148.05 is: 222.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.11 : 611.97 = 148.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.11/611.97 = 148.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.11x = 611.97 × 148.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.11x = 90,602.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,602.16/408.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.01

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