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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.73, 614.05 and 149.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.73, 614.05 and 149.49 is: 224.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.73 : 614.05 = 149.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.73/614.05 = 149.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.73x = 614.05 × 149.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.73x = 91,790.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,790.89/409.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.03

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