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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.87, 614.76 and 146.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.87, 614.76 and 146.29 is: 219.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.87 : 614.76 = 146.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.87/614.76 = 146.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.87x = 614.76 × 146.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.87x = 89,933.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,933.24/409.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.42

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