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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.06, 613.46 and 149.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.06, 613.46 and 149.03 is: 223.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.06 : 613.46 = 149.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.06/613.46 = 149.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.06x = 613.46 × 149.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.06x = 91,423.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,423.94/409.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.50

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