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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.98, 613.49 and 149.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.98, 613.49 and 149.01 is: 223.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.98 : 613.49 = 149.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.98/613.49 = 149.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.98x = 613.49 × 149.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.98x = 91,415.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,415.40/408.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.52

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