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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.93, 614.51 and 149.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.93, 614.51 and 149.87 is: 224.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.93 : 614.51 = 149.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.93/614.51 = 149.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.93x = 614.51 × 149.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.93x = 92,096.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,096.61/409.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.66

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