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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605, 907.50 and 149

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605, 907.50 and 149 is: 223.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605 : 907.50 = 149 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605/907.50 = 149/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605x = 907.50 × 149
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605x = 135,217.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,217.50/605
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.50

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