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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.18, 611.89 and 148.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.18, 611.89 and 148.12 is: 222.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.18 : 611.89 = 148.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.18/611.89 = 148.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.18x = 611.89 × 148.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.18x = 90,631.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,631.25/408.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.04

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