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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.96, 614.99 and 149.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.96, 614.99 and 149.95 is: 224.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.96 : 614.99 = 149.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.96/614.99 = 149.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.96x = 614.99 × 149.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.96x = 92,218.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,218.89/409.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.95

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