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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.21, 613.92 and 149.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.21, 613.92 and 149.25 is: 223.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.21 : 613.92 = 149.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.21/613.92 = 149.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.21x = 613.92 × 149.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.21x = 91,626.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,626.81/409.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.91

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