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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.08, 916.61 and 148.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.08, 916.61 and 148.85 is: 223.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.08 : 916.61 = 148.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.08/916.61 = 148.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.08x = 916.61 × 148.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.08x = 136,433.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,433.19/611.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.27

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