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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.74, 614.44 and 149.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.74, 614.44 and 149.70 is: 224.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.74 : 614.44 = 149.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.74/614.44 = 149.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.74x = 614.44 × 149.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.74x = 91,981.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,981.67/409.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.49

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