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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.37, 915.54 and 148.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.37, 915.54 and 148.14 is: 222.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.37 : 915.54 = 148.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.37/915.54 = 148.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.37x = 915.54 × 148.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.37x = 135,628.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,628.10/610.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.21

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