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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.94, 613.29 and 148.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.94, 613.29 and 148.93 is: 223.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.94 : 613.29 = 148.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.94/613.29 = 148.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.94x = 613.29 × 148.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.94x = 91,337.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,337.28/408.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.35

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