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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.12, 613.94 and 149.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.12, 613.94 and 149.10 is: 223.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.12 : 613.94 = 149.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.12/613.94 = 149.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.12x = 613.94 × 149.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.12x = 91,535.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,535.38/409.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.74

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