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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.73, 614.70 and 149.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.73, 614.70 and 149.87 is: 224.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.73 : 614.70 = 149.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.73/614.70 = 149.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.73x = 614.70 × 149.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.73x = 92,125.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,125.09/409.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.84

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