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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.85, 614.72 and 149.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.85, 614.72 and 149.82 is: 224.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.85 : 614.72 = 149.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.85/614.72 = 149.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.85x = 614.72 × 149.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.85x = 92,096.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,096.60/409.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.71

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