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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.95, 614.85 and 149.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.95, 614.85 and 149.90 is: 224.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.95 : 614.85 = 149.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.95/614.85 = 149.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.95x = 614.85 × 149.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.95x = 92,166.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,166.02/409.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.82

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