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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.47, 618.58 and 148.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.47, 618.58 and 148.89 is: 223.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.47 : 618.58 = 148.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.47/618.58 = 148.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.47x = 618.58 × 148.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.47x = 92,101.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,101.82/412.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.29

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