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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.74, 612.91 and 148.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.74, 612.91 and 148.73 is: 223.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.74 : 612.91 = 148.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.74/612.91 = 148.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.74x = 612.91 × 148.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.74x = 91,154.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,154.30/408.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.02

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