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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.62, 614.02 and 149.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.62, 614.02 and 149.40 is: 223.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.62 : 614.02 = 149.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.62/614.02 = 149.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.62x = 614.02 × 149.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.62x = 91,734.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,734.59/409.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.95

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