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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.40, 915.60 and 148.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.40, 915.60 and 148.18 is: 222.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.40 : 915.60 = 148.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.40/915.60 = 148.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.40x = 915.60 × 148.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.40x = 135,673.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,673.59/610.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.27

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