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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.93, 613.01 and 148.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.93, 613.01 and 148.87 is: 223.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.93 : 613.01 = 148.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.93/613.01 = 148.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.93x = 613.01 × 148.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.93x = 91,257.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,257.64/408.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.16

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