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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.78, 916.16 and 148.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.78, 916.16 and 148.55 is: 222.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.78 : 916.16 = 148.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.78/916.16 = 148.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.78x = 916.16 × 148.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.78x = 136,097.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,097.59/610.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.83

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