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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.88, 908.81 and 149.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.88, 908.81 and 149.88 is: 224.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.88 : 908.81 = 149.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.88/908.81 = 149.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.88x = 908.81 × 149.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.88x = 136,212.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,212.44/605.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.82

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