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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.69, 614.54 and 153.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.69, 614.54 and 153.19 is: 229.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.69 : 614.54 = 153.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.69/614.54 = 153.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.69x = 614.54 × 153.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.69x = 94,139.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,139.08/409.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.78

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