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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.60, 612.72 and 148.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.60, 612.72 and 148.56 is: 222.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.60 : 612.72 = 148.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.60/612.72 = 148.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.60x = 612.72 × 148.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.60x = 91,025.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,025.68/408.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.77

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