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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.23, 916.84 and 149.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.23, 916.84 and 149.01 is: 223.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.23 : 916.84 = 149.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.23/916.84 = 149.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.23x = 916.84 × 149.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.23x = 136,620.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,620.23/611.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.52

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