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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.74, 612.94 and 148.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.74, 612.94 and 148.70 is: 222.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.74 : 612.94 = 148.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.74/612.94 = 148.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.74x = 612.94 × 148.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.74x = 91,144.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,144.18/408.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.99

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