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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.58, 917.37 and 149.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.58, 917.37 and 149.36 is: 224.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.58 : 917.37 = 149.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.58/917.37 = 149.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.58x = 917.37 × 149.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.58x = 137,019.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,019.72/611.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.04

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