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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.39, 613.71 and 149.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.39, 613.71 and 149.33 is: 223.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.39 : 613.71 = 149.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.39/613.71 = 149.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.39x = 613.71 × 149.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.39x = 91,645.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,645.31/409.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.86

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