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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.50, 605.26 and 147

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.50, 605.26 and 147 is: 220.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.50 : 605.26 = 147 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.50/605.26 = 147/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.50x = 605.26 × 147
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.50x = 88,973.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,973.22/403.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.50

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