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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.53, 917.29 and 149.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.53, 917.29 and 149.30 is: 223.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.53 : 917.29 = 149.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.53/917.29 = 149.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.53x = 917.29 × 149.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.53x = 136,953.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,953.32/611.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.95

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